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Having The Right Supplies For Bad Weather

Having The Right Supplies For Bad Weather

I always have plenty of food for myself and my cats in my house. I buy up extra bags of cat food and kitty litter. I buy up frozen foods and canned goods, and paper supplies. I have a generator ready to go if the heat goes off. I do not want to use propane heaters in the house as they can take all the oxygen out of the air, and you can die from carbon monoxide poisoning. I plug infrared heaters into the generator. The generator can power my well, refrigerator, and more.

Always keep the necessary medicines on hand, as you do not want to run out of treatment in a horrible storm. I have extra heavy quilts and flannel nightgowns for winter emergencies. Keep flashlights on hand with fresh batteries. Have water on hand. Keep plenty of gas in your vehicles.

What to keep in your car

I keep blankets, a flashlight, flares, sand, a candle, a coffee can, a red handkerchief, food, water, a saw, a tarp, gloves, a hoodie, matches, a shovel, and other tools in my vehicles. When running your wrecked car in the winter, ensure your exhaust pipe is not covered by snow, or you can die from carbon monoxide poisoning. Put a red handkerchief on your vehicle’s antenna so that the snow plow won’t hit it and it can be seen easily.

what to do to stay safe

Before working outdoors in bad weather, have your fully charged cell phone. Let someone know when you will be out working and when you plan to return to your house again. Stay hydrated with plenty of water to drink. Take frequent breaks while shoveling and if you have chest pain, stop working and call 911 if you have a medical emergency such as a heart attack or another major health problem.

Ensure your propane tanks have enough propane to get you through the winter months. Make sure heat vents and regulators are not covered over by snow. Clean a path to fire hydrants. Keep ice and snow off of your sidewalks for the safety of every one.

How to dress for cold weather

Please do not leave pets in dangerous blizzards, as they could get frostbite and die. Treat your pets as you would want to be treated. When I go out in cold weather, I dress in layers and wear a hood that covers my face and another hood over that one. I wear 30 below socks and lined boots, and waterproof gloves. With dangerously low wind chills, you can get frostbite in ten minutes or less. Stay at home unless there is an emergency when there is imminent or lousy weather. Get supplied for bad weather before it comes, and stay safe and sound.

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