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Red Cross
Emergency Preparedness
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Winter Storm Safety Tips
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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
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· Battery-powered
NOAA Weather radio and
extra batteries
· Flashlight
and extra batteries
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Blankets or sleeping bags
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Booster cables
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Fire extinguisher (A-B-C type, 5 lb.)
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First aid kit and manual
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Essential medication
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Bottled water (at least one gallon of water
per person per day to last at least 3 days)
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Canned food, non-perishable high-energy
foods: such as granola bars, raisins and
peanut butter
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Can opener
· Compass
and road maps
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Shovel
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Tire repair kit and pump
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Flares
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Extra clothing to keep dry, including boots,
mittens, and a hat.
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Sack of sand or cat litter (for tire traction)
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Tow Rope
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Knife
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Car winterized before the storm season
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For additional information or questions about winter storm
preparedness, please
contact the
American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter
Serving Pierce, Thurston, Mason, Lewis and Grays Harbor Counties
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(253) 474-0400 Pierce County
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(360) 352-8575 Thurston & Mason
Counties
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(360) 748-4607 Lewis County
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(360) 249-2341 Grays Harbor County |
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