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Cell phone and
charger
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First-aid kit
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Water and
high-calorie, nonperishable food
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Boots, hats, gloves
and extra clothing to keep dry
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Blanket
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Crank radio and
flashlight
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Sack of sand or cat
litter
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Shovel
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Windshield scraper
and brush
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Tool kit
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Tow rope
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Booster cables
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Compass and road maps
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A small can and
waterproof matches to melt snow for drinking water
To learn more about winter preparedness, the Illinois Emergency
Management Agency, National Weather Service and the American Red
Cross developed a Winter Storm Preparedness Guide, which is
available at
www.state.il.us/iema or by calling 217-785-9888. The guide
includes many more tips on how to stay safe in your home and car, as
well as information about winter weather terms, frostbite and
hypothermia.
[To download Adobe Acrobat Reader for
the PDF file, click
here.]
In addition, the Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation advises that winter storms pose special
hazards to homes and vehicles in Illinois. High winds, ice and snow
can cause structural damage to homes and garages. Frigid
temperatures can cause pipes in outside walls to freeze and burst.
Slick roads and slower reaction times cause traffic accidents and
damage to cars and trucks. Fall is an ideal time to review
homeowners' and auto insurance policies to assess whether coverage
is adequate and that policy holders understand exactly what their
insurance covers.
[Text from
Illinois
Emergency Management Agency news release
received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information] |
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