- Plan on enough supplies for a minimum of 3 days without utilities.
- Have spare batteries for flashlights and portable battery powered radio.
- Spare gas for generators, also DO NOT operate generators inside the house or garages, they should be outside.
- Use Cell phones sparingly, without electricity you will not be able to charge them.
- If you are on oxygen or any other life support – plan ahead for supplies and electricity or possible another place to stay during the storm event.
- If you use candles for light – use them safely.
These are only a few precautions to take for more information go to www.fema.gov/hazard/witner/index.shtm or Google winter preparedness.
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