Blizzard Preparedness

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Winter storms, like blizzards, can be very dangerous. Preparing before extremely cold snowy weather happens can save your life. You should understand what winter storm warnings mean. Be sure that any equipment that you might need during or after the storm hits is in good working condition. Fill your home heating fuel tanks, and the gas tank on your car.
Prepare Your Car
heavy blankets	nonperishable food	water
cell phone	battery operated radio	safe route known by family
			Prepare Your Animals
			get animals into a shelter	provide food and water	check on them often
			Animals that are left in the kind of cold that a blizzard brings will probably die from exposure to the freezing weather. They should be brought indoors if at all possible.
			If you are traveling at all when a winter storm is possible, then you should always bring emergency suppies with you. You can never predict when you might get stranded and need them.
Prepare Your Home
insulate walls and attic	be sure the fireplace and wood heaters are working properly	stock lots of wood for the fireplace and wood heaters
insulate pipes	stock your first aid kit	stock one week's worth of food and water
stock at least one week's worth of medicine	fire extinguisher	extra blankets and sleeping bags
You should try to stay indoors during a blizzard. If you have to go outside to check on animals or for another reason, then you should be sure to dress warmly in loose fitting layers of clothing. It is important to wear heavy gloves to protect your hands and heavy socks with boots that will not absorb water. You should cover your mouth so that your lungs are not hurt by the cold air. Keep your body dry or the water will freeze on your body. Be on the lookout for hypothermia or frostbite.

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