List for a Winter Emergency Kit Prepare your home for the possibility of exceedingly cold weather every winter. It is hard to predict extreme cold, such as the one that pounded some Mid-Atlantic States in February 2010, far into the future. Appropriately dubbed, “Snowmageddon, the severity of the storm caught a lot of people unaware, and those without adequate winter supplies felt the harsh effect the most. To avoid being caught in a winter storm unprepared, it is good to have an emergency winter kit. Have a question? Get an answer from a handyman now! Really severe winter storms bring high levels of snow, which can cause many things to grind to a halt. Schools, businesses, and even stores close as employees and management all find it hard to resume business as usual when there is snow everywhere to overwhelm cleanup efforts. In this type of situation, the food that has been stored for just such an eventuality will tide you over until stores can safely open. Stock up on foods that can last for a long time without refrigeration or cooking, such as canned foods, peanuts, crackers, cereal, and dried fruit. If there has been advance warning of the storms approach, stock up on bread, milk, and other foods. If there are young children in the household, remember to buy baby food and formula. Buy cases of bottled water for use in case the pipes freeze. Medication, Clothing, and other Supplies Keep a first-aid kit and other necessary medication at hand. Keep a first-aid kit and other necessary medication at hand. Make sure theres at least a change of warm clothing. Buy mittens, thermal underwear, thick socks, and blankets. Also keep a battery-powered radio at hand, because power outages are common during storms. The radio will enable you to know what is going on and what to expect. Have snow shovels and rock salt handy to help you dig your way out of the snow in your doorway and to help melt the snow. Supplies for the Car Maintain a gas tank that is at least half full. Make sure that antifreeze levels are sufficient and that the heater and defroster are working properly. In winter, always maintain a gas tank that is at least half full and make sure that your car has good winter tires. Winter tires have rugged threads and better traction. Make sure there is a windshield scraper, flashlight, tow chain, emergency flares, and fluorescent distress flags.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 21:38:09 +0000