Ready for Winter Weather?

 Courtesy of http://www.weather.gov/os/winter/index.shtml

Did you see the airline cancelations up in the Northeast, and even as far south as the Carolinas this past weekend?   Even winter weather has created havoc in Europe. 

Well, get ready!  NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, predicts some areas of the country will have a warmer than normal winter temperatures, while others will have below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation.  To find out about your area of the country, go to NOAA's website page for the winter outlook.

According to the NOAA, below are some Winter Weather Tips to follow to protect you, your employees and your family:

Make sure to have…

• First aid supplies.
• Flashlight, battery powered AM/FM or NOAA weather radio, and extra batteries.
• Extra food and water. Have high calorie foods that require no cooking or refrigeration.
• Extra medicine and items to take care of infants and the elderly.
• Emergency heating source, such as a fireplace, wood stove, or space heater.
• Heating fuel. Fuel carriers may not be able to reach you for days after a winter storm.
• Fire extinguisher and smoke alarm.
• Shelter, food, and water for any pets.

In Vehicle Safety...

• Make sure to fully check and winterize your vehicle before the winter season.
• Always check the latest weather reprts and forecasts before heading out on the road
• Plan out your tip and let someone know your timetable, primary and alternate routes.
• Never let your gas tank get close to empty, to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.

Always carry a WINTER STORM SURVIVAL KIT!

• Compass and road maps
• Mobile phone, charger and batteries
• Blankets/sleeping bags, and extra clothes
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First Aid kit
• Water
• Sand or cat litter for traction and a shovel
• Windshiled scraper
• Tool kit, knife, batter booster cables and tow rope
• Sand or cat litter for traction and a shovel

Winter weather tips for children can be found at http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/decwintertips.cfm

To learn more winter weather tips, go to http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/takesteps/ 

Learn what you should know for winter safety at http://www.weather.gov/os/winter/index.shtml

Learn your Winter Weather terminology at http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories/s794c.htm 

 To learn more about the Winter Solstice, go to http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/december-solstice.html

Comments

[Lisa]

Thanks this is great information.