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Preparedness List
WQSB,
Mix-102.9, & WAVU employees take severe weather seriously, and
listeners should, too. Here are some things that you can do to be better
prepared for storms, and their potential aftermath:
1. Fill your gas tanks.
2. Store 3 day water supply. (1 gallon per person per day.)
3. Stock nonperishable foods with non-electric can opener.
4. Acquire needed medications & medical supplies.
5. Fully charge cell phone batteries.
6. Flashlight & radio with extra batteries.
7. Seek shelter from tornados on lowest floor, in small windowless
interior bath or closet.
8. Mobile home residents plan for safer shelter. (Winds)
9. Sufficient cash on hands. (ATMs don't work if power is out.)
10. Assist mentally or physically challenged neighbors with preparations.
11. Secure pets & livestock.
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Keep ahead of a winter storm
by listening to the latest weather warnings and bulletins on
local radio. Be alert to changing weather conditions and avoid
unnecessary travel.
- Check battery powered equipment. You may have to
depend on a portable radio or TV for weather
information. Also, check emergency cooking
facilities and
flashlights.
Fully
charge cell phones.
Check your supply of heating fuel.
Check your food and stock an extra supply. Your supplies
should include food that requires no cooking or
refrigeration in case of power failures. Consider high
energy foods such as dried fruit or candy. Don’t forget
prescription medicines, first aid supplies, and other
specialty items.
Prevent fire hazards due to overheated coal or oil burning
stoves, fireplaces, heaters, or furnaces. Remember, in
winter storms, emergency equipment can be hampered by
extreme weather conditions, too, and often can’t respond
as quickly.
Stay indoors during storms and cold snaps , especially the
elderly, small children, and others in bad health Avoid
overexertion, especially when shoveling snow.
Make necessary trips for supplies before the storm
develops. Arrange for emergency heat in case of power
failure, which could last for several days.
Dress to fit the season. Wear layered, loose fitting
clothing. Wear a hat, scarf, and mittens.
Winterize your home by caulking around openings,
installing storm windows, and adding insulation.
Get your car winterized before the storm season begins.
Maintain a checklist of the preparation required. Keep water
out of your fuel by keeping your gas tank full.
Carry a winter storm car kit, especially if you plan cross
country travel or anticipate travel in northern states.
Items to consider include a mobile phone and charger,
blankets or sleeping bags, flashlights and batteries, first
aid kit, non-perishable foods, extra clothing, window
scraper, water, road maps, small shovel, and kitty litter or
sand for traction.
If the storm exceeds or even tests your limitations, seek
available shelter immediately. Plan your travel and select
primary and alternate routes.
Check the latest weather information before departing, and
drive carefully and defensively. Avoid traveling alone, and
be sure someone knows your travel plans and route of travel.
Don’t forget your pets or livestock. Move animals to
sheltered areas. For pets, bring them indoors or provide
some form of heat. Provide fresh water since many pets die
from dehydration in winter storms.
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Preparedness
Guide - [PDF]
Winter Weather Booklet - [PDF]
Courtesy:
Huntsville Weather Service
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