November is Winter Weather
Preparedness Month
Preparedness is key to surviving Illinois
winters
WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS GUIDE - PDF
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[November 12, 2018]
The official start of winter is still nearly
two months away but much of the state has already experienced its
first frost and, in some areas, its first snowfall. |
This sets the stage for a potentially long winter
so the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is recommending
people start taking steps to ensure they’re prepared to stay safe
and warm throughout the winter months.
Driving on snow or ice-covered roads can be extremely hazardous.
Before starting a trip when the weather is bad, be sure to check
road conditions on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s
Winter Road Conditions Map at
www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
Drivers should be sure to stock their vehicles with an emergency
supply kit, in the event they are stranded on the roadside and need
to wait for assistance.
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The emergency supply kit should include:
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• A flashlight with extra batteries
• A First aid kit
• Non-perishable snack food
• Water
• Sand or cat litter
• A shovel
• Booster cables
• A cell phone charger
Winter storms also can cause power outages that can
last several hours or several days. It’s important to have an
emergency supply kit at home that includes a battery-powered
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather
radio, water and non-perishable food, flashlights, extra batteries,
a first aid kit and supplies for pets and family members with
special medical needs.
More tips for staying safe at home and on the road are available in
a guide developed by IEMA and the National Weather Service, which is
available on the Ready Illinois website at
www.Ready.Illinois.gov.
[Illinois Emergency Management Agency] |