American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter

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Winter Storm Safety Tips

With the forecasts predicting icy, cold weather
and the possibility of snow later this week, the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter urges local residents to take precautions against the dangers of winter weather by taking a few
moments to prepare now.

Prepare a Winter Storm Plan
· Have extra blankets on hand.

· Ensure that each member of your family
has a warm coat, gloves or mittens, hat,
and water-resistant boots.

Stay Tuned for Storm Warnings. . .
· Listen to NOAA Weather Radio and your
local radio and TV stations for updated storm information.

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Winter Travel Survival Kit

· Battery-powered NOAA Weather radio and
extra batteries

· Flashlight and extra batteries

· Blankets or sleeping bags

· Booster cables

· Fire extinguisher (A-B-C type, 5 lb.)

· First aid kit and manual

· Essential medication

· Bottled water (at least one gallon of water
per person per day to last at least 3 days)

· Canned food, non-perishable high-energy
foods: such as granola bars, raisins and
peanut butter

· Can opener

· Compass and road maps

· Shovel

· Tire repair kit and pump

· Flares

· Extra clothing to keep dry, including boots,
mittens, and a hat.

· Sack of sand or cat litter (for tire traction)

· Tow Rope

· Knife

· Car winterized before the storm season

For additional information or questions about winter storm preparedness, please contact the

American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter
Serving Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties

(253) 474-0400 Pierce County

(360) 352-8575 Thurston & Mason Counties

(360) 748-4607 Lewis County

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