FEMA EXPERTS OFFER WINTER STORM SURVIVAL TIPS
Winter storms can be unpredictable and dangerous, but with the right preparation and knowledge, you can weather any storm that comes your way. In this blog post, we're sharing expert tips from FEMA to help you stay safe and prepared during winter storms. So grab a warm blanket and settle in as we guide you through some survival tips.
Protect Yourself
- Stay off roads
- Stay indoors and dress warmly
- Prepare for power outages
- User generators outside only
- Listen for emergency information and alerts
- Look for signs of hypothermia and frostbite
- Check on neighbors
Do you know what to do if you get stranded in your car due to a winter storm?
FEMA Safety Experts recommend taking the following steps when stranded in your vehicle in bad weather:
- Turn on hazard lights and hang a distress flag from the radio antenna or window.
- Stay in your vehicle where rescuers are most likely to find you.
- Run the heat 10 minutes an hour to save battery power.
- Keep snow cleared from the exhaust pipe to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Turn on vehicle interior light (or emergency flashlight) at night so work crews or rescuers can see you.
It is always a good idea to keep survival kits in your home, car and workplace. The Sunset Survival Winter Road Warrior Survival Kit is designed to stay in your vehicle to keep safety items handy whenever you need them in unpredictable or stormy weather.
