Winter Weather Necessities

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Car Necessities (Emergency Kit)

  • Ice Scraper, Small Broom And Snow Shovel
  • Something To Give You Traction
  • Flashlight With Extra Batteries
  • Jumper Cables
  • First Aid Kit
  • Blankets
  • Water
  • Non-Perishable Snacks
  • Essential Car Fluids
  • Cell Phone And Charger

Home Necessities

  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio to receive emergency information
  • Extra food and water such as dried fruit, nuts, granola bars and other food requiring no cooking or refrigeration.
  • Extra prescription medicine
  • Baby items such as diapers and formula
  • First-aid supplies
  • Heating fuel: refuel before you are empty; fuel carriers may not reach you for days after a winter storm
  • Emergency heat source: fireplace, wood stove or space heater properly ventilated to prevent a fire
  • Fire extinguisher, smoke alarm; test smoke alarms monthly to ensure they work properly
  • Extra pet food and warm shelter for pets

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Courtesy of Weather.gov, Franciscan Health