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Winter Preparedness Resources

Essential guides and graphics for staying safe before, during, and after a winter storm.

Before the Storm

English Language

Know the difference between a watch and a warning Know your winter weather watch, warning, and advisories Cold weather can impact vulnerable populations Know Your Risk Before a winter storm hits Protect people, plants, pets, and pipes during cold weather Are you ready for ice storms Winter storm planning timeline Winterize your home before the next winter event There are 3 types of winter precipitaiton: snow, sleet, and freezing rain How wind chill affects you

Spanish Language (Español)

Know the difference between a watch and a warning Know your winter weather watch, warning, and advisories Cold weather can impact vulnerable populations Know Your Risk Before a winter storm hits Protect people, plants, pets, and pipes during cold weather Are you ready for ice storms Winter storm planning timeline Winterize your home before the next winter event There are 3 types of winter precipitaiton: snow, sleet, and freezing rain How wind chill affects you

Vietnamese Language (Tiếng Việt)

Know the differences between a watch, warning, and advisory for winter storms Be prepared before the next ice storm hits
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During the Storm

English Language

Dress in layers when it is extremely cold Don't let black ice sneak up on you Bridges freeze first. Be careful on bridges when winter weather is happening. Freezing rain will make driving very dangerous Stay off the roads when winter weather hits Take it slow when driving in ice and snow Trucks and SUVs can easily lose traction in ice and snow Have your fireplace cleaned and inspected before winter weather hits Fireplace safety tips Always use a metal or heat-tempered glass screen when using a fireplace Don't slip on icy surfaces. Wear proper footwear and take it slow Don't underestimate the dangers of sleet. Take it easy when shoveling and use caution when driving When it is freezing stay indoors and bring your pets inside too Actions to take if you have frostbite or hypothermia during extreme cold Warning signs of hypothermia Signs and basic treatment for hypothermia All heaters need space. Keep at 3 feet distance from furniture or curtains Heat your home safely Install and test a carbon monoxide detector in your home Never use an oven to heat your home Space heater safety tips Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets Stay fire safe this winter if you heat your home with a wood stove Don't forget your pets. They get cold too

Spanish Language (Español)

Dress in layers when it is extremely cold Don't let black ice sneak up on you Bridges freeze first. Be careful on bridges when winter weather is happening. Freezing rain will make driving very dangerous Stay off the roads when winter weather hits Take it slow when driving in ice and snow Trucks and SUVs can easily lose traction in ice and snow Have your fireplace cleaned and inspected before winter weather hits Fireplace safety tips Always use a metal or heat-tempered glass screen when using a fireplace Don't slip on icy surfaces. Wear proper footwear and take it slow Don't underestimate the dangers of sleet. Take it easy when shoveling and use caution when driving When it is freezing stay indoors and bring your pets inside too Actions to take if you have frostbite or hypothermia during extreme cold Warning signs of hypothermia Signs and basic treatment for hypothermia All heaters need space. Keep at 3 feet distance from furniture or curtains Heat your home safely Install and test a carbon monoxide detector in your home Never use an oven to heat your home Space heater safety tips Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets Stay fire safe this winter if you heat your home with a wood stove Don't forget your pets. They get cold too

Vietnamese Language (Tiếng Việt)

Take it slow when driving on ice and snow Fireplace safety tips Know the signs and how to treat hypothermia Space heater safety tips
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After the Storm

English Language

Power outages after a winter storm. Be careful with heat sources, check on neighbors, practice generator safety Use battery operated flameless candles for light Keep candles 12 inches away from things that can burn Never leave a burning candle alone Place candles in a sturdy candleholder that will not tip over Generator safety tips. Keep the generator 20 feet from your home. Generator safety tips: Plug appliances into the generator using heavy duty extension cords Generator do's and dont's Never use a generator in a garage Keep the generator dry to avoid electric shock Generator safety checklist Generators should always be used outside of the home Generator safety: Always let the generator cool off before refueling to avoid a fire Generator safety tips

Spanish Language (Español)

Power outages after a winter storm. Be careful with heat sources, check on neighbors, practice generator safety Use battery operated flameless candles for light Keep candles 12 inches away from things that can burn Never leave a burning candle alone Place candles in a sturdy candleholder that will not tip over Generator safety tips. Keep the generator 20 feet from your home. Generator safety tips: Plug appliances into the generator using heavy duty extension cords Generator do's and dont's Never use a generator in a garage Keep the generator dry to avoid electric shock Generator safety checklist Generators should always be used outside of the home Generator safety: Always let the generator cool off before refueling to avoid a fire Generator safety tips

Vietnamese Language (Tiếng Việt)

Generator safety after a winter storm Don't let the generator get wet or you could be shocked. Keep Generator at least 20 feet away from the house. Use heavy duty extension cords to connect generators to appliances. Let the generator cool off before refueling
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