WINTER SAFETY TIPS

Check battery-powered equipment, flashlights, portable radio and/or TV, keep additional fresh batteries for each.
Have furnace checked. Check heating fuel supplies, Do not allow fuel to get low, in snowy or icy weather, fuel carriers may not be able to reach you.
Check attic and basement insulation. Wrap basement pipes and hot- water heaters with special insulating blankets.
Caulk or weather-strip doors and windows.
Have alternate heating source, fireplace, wood stove, space heater. Equipment should approved for indoor use. Properly ventilate room and use strict fire safety measures.
Have fireplace cleaned by a professional before use.
Keep space heaters at least three feet away from any combustible materials including drapes, carpeting and furniture.
DO NOT drape gloves , socks or other clothing over a space heater to dry.
Keep children and pets away from heating equipment.
Fuel-filled equipment should be filled outdoors when completely cooled.
Have a smoke detector on each level of the home. Check batteries monthly.
Have a fire extinguisher near each heating source.

ASSEMBLE DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT

Extra supplies of high-energy food and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration. (Suggestion for canned foods; 10 cans per person)
Non electrical can opener.
Bottled water for three days, (one gallon per person per day)
Extra-warm clothing
Extra blankets or sleeping bags
First-aid kit, including all essential medications.


WINTERIZE YOUR VEHICLE

Check battery, Recharge or replace if low.
Check oil, and replace antifreeze.
Be sure heater, brakes and windshield wipers are in good working order.
Keep vehicles fuel tank at least half filled for emergency use and avoid ice in tank and fuel lines.
Keep "Disaster Supplies Kit" in vehicle.
Your vehicle disaster supplies kit should contain at least the following items;
Flashlight, extra batteries
Blanket or sleeping bag
First-aid kit
Extra-warm clothing
Sack of sand or kitty litter
Shovel
Windshield scraper and brush
Tow rope
Booster cables
Chains