Winter Weather Safety

Vehicle Preparedness and Safety:

• Plan your travel and check the latest forecasts.
• If you encounter snow, sleet or freezing rain, drive extremely cautiously. Even four-wheel drive vehicles will have difficulty on icy roads.

Dressing for the Weather:

• Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in several layers.
• Outer garments should be tightly-woven and water-repellant.
• Wear a hat. Nearly half of your body heat loss is from the top of your head.
• Wear gloves or mittens. Mittens snug at the wrist are better than gloves.

Preparing Your Home:

• Bring your pets inside.
• Have a flashlight and extra batteries available. Do not use candles if the electricity goes out.
• Use a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and a portable radio to receive emergency information.
• Be sure to wrap any exposed pipes.