Snowstorm & Cold Weather Safety: Key Tips

• Stay off the roads if possible — most injuries occur after the storm, not during it.
• Charge phones, weather radios, and backup battery packs before the storm arrives.
• Stock essentials: food, water, medications, pet supplies, and flashlights.
• Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least half full in case of emergencies or detours.
• Prepare a car emergency kit: blanket, flashlight, snacks, water, gloves, and ice scraper.
• Dress in layers: moisture‑wicking base layer, insulation, and a wind‑resistant outer layer.
• Watch for hypothermia signs: uncontrollable shivering, confusion, slurred speech.
• Protect against frostbite — cover fingers, toes, ears, and nose in extreme cold.
• Use space heaters safely and keep them at least three feet from anything flammable.
• Never use grills, generators, or propane heaters indoors due to carbon monoxide risk.
• Make sure carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are working on every level of your home.
• Close off unused rooms to conserve heat during power outages.
• Shovel snow in small amounts to avoid strain — heavy snow can trigger heart attacks.
• Clear snow away from furnace and dryer vents to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.
• Check on elderly neighbors or anyone living alone after the storm.

              REMEMBER TO BRING IN YOUR PETS!   IF YOU ARE COLD, SO ARE THEY!