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PROTECTING YOURSELF DURING A WINTER STORM:

Winter storms are like unexpected guests: they demand your attention, but a touch of preparation can allow you to accept and even enjoy their presence.

• Keep a battery-powered radio with extra batteries for news and official broadcasts.

• Store food that can be prepared without an electric or gas stove.

• Have flashlights, battery powered lamps and extra batteries in case of a power outage.

• If you have a wood stove or fireplace, store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood.

• Keep fire extinguishers on hand and make sure your family knows how to use them.

The diagram of snow cave

Example of snow cave

Example of snow caves

Outside:

• Do not eat snow: It will lower your body temperature. Melt it first.

• Wear layers of thin clothing rather than single layers of thick clothing.

• Mittens are warmer than gloves.

• Cover your mouth with scarves to protect your lungs from directly inhaling the extremely cold air.

• Wear a hat; most body heat is lost through the top of the head.

Find shelter:

• Try to stay dry
• Cover all exposed parts of the body.
• Use fire safeguards 
• Properly ventilate.

No shelter:

• Prepare a lean-to, wind-break or snow cave for protection from the wind.
• Build a fire for heat and to attract attention.
• Place rocks around the fire to absorb and reflect heat.

Entrance to snow caves

Snow cave is useful when having heavy wind