That is a lot of snow in a very, very short period of time. People are going to be stranded. If neighborhoods can communicate together they can look out for each other.
The primary access roads leading to hospitals come first. If nothing else gets done, keep the primary roads/emergency routes are clear with emergency vehicles that can reach people in distress.
It is going to be a very rough few days, but, the worst is coming over the weekend.
That is heart attack snow. Survival tactics. Have game boards ready for the family.
If a home has a working fireplace that has good maintenance or a pot belly stove it is best to start the fire before it is needed and maintain the fire throughout the snowfall. The heat from the chimney will defeat any snow accumulation to block the flue.
Don't start a fireplace with unknown maintenance or use. Only in an emergency. These forms of heat have to be maintained to be safe.
The other worry is the roof. This level of snow fall can exceed any weight capacity of a home's roof. The steep roofs will do better than flatter roofs. The snow will gather around the sides of the house as the snow falls off the roof.
This is a very extensive list of preparations. But, most are made before the storm or cold weather sets in. They are still good ideas.
The primary access roads leading to hospitals come first. If nothing else gets done, keep the primary roads/emergency routes are clear with emergency vehicles that can reach people in distress.
It is going to be a very rough few days, but, the worst is coming over the weekend.
That is heart attack snow. Survival tactics. Have game boards ready for the family.
If a home has a working fireplace that has good maintenance or a pot belly stove it is best to start the fire before it is needed and maintain the fire throughout the snowfall. The heat from the chimney will defeat any snow accumulation to block the flue.
Don't start a fireplace with unknown maintenance or use. Only in an emergency. These forms of heat have to be maintained to be safe.
The other worry is the roof. This level of snow fall can exceed any weight capacity of a home's roof. The steep roofs will do better than flatter roofs. The snow will gather around the sides of the house as the snow falls off the roof.
This is a very extensive list of preparations. But, most are made before the storm or cold weather sets in. They are still good ideas.
How to Stay Safe in an Ice or Snow Storm (click here for complete list)
- Stockpile nonperishable food and water.
- Refill prescription medications in advance of storm.
- Fill car with gas.
- Charge cell phones.
- Have flashlights, batteries, a weather radio, and a manual can opener on hand.
- A portable generator can come in handy when the lights go out, but take precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning when using.
- Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and the batteries powering them are fresh.
- Have a working fire extinguisher on hand for emergencies.
- A chain saw can come in handy for removing broken limbs after an ice storm.
