01/22/2026
❄️ We are sharing some helpful tips from www.redcross.org to prepare for the incoming storm this weekend ❄️
❄️ Stay warm indoors to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
❄️ Consider using an indoor thermometer or thermostat to monitor the temperature inside.
❄️ Plan to check on loved ones and neighbors to make sure they are staying warm. This is especially important for older adults and babies.
❄️ Drink plenty of warm fluids but avoid caffeine and alcohol.
❄️ Avoid travel if you can.
❄️ If you must go outside, plan to dress properly. Keep your nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, and toes covered in warm, dry clothing. These areas are the first to be at risk for frostbite.
Wear layers of loose clothing, a coat, hat, mittens, and water-resistant boots. Use a scarf to cover your face and mouth.
❄️ ❄️ Know where you will go if your home becomes too cold. You could go to a friend’s house, a public library, or a warming center.
❄️ Gather Emergency Supplies
❄️ Gather food, water, and medicine before a winter storm. Stores might be closed, and it may be unsafe to travel.
❄️ Organize supplies into a Go-Kit and a Stay-at-Home Kit.
❄️ Go-Kit: at least three days of supplies you can carry with you if you need to go somewhere else to stay warm. Include critical backup batteries and chargers for your devices (cell phone, CPAP, wheelchair, etc.)
❄️ Stay-at-Home Kit: at least two weeks of supplies.
❄️ Ensure you have enough warm clothing, such as hats, mittens, and blankets, for everyone in your household.
❄️ You may lose access to drinking water. Set aside at least one gallon of drinking water per person per day.
❄️ Consider having emergency supplies in your vehicle, such as a blanket, warm clothing, a first aid kit, and boots.
❄️ Have a 1-month supply of needed medications and medical supplies. Consider keeping a list of your medications and dosages on a small card to carry with you.
❄️ Keep personal, financial, and medical records safe and easy to access (hard copies or securely backed up).
❄️ Have a snow shovel and ice-melting products to keep your walkways safe.
❄️ Stock up on winter storm preparedness kits, supplies, and other first aid supplies.
❄️ Have a battery-powered radio to use during a power outage.
❄️ Make sure all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries.
☃️ Everyone stay safe and warm this weekend ☃️
