Red Cross Safety Tips

Please take note of the following Red Cross Safety Tips for the upcoming snowstorm.

• Winterize your vehicle and keep the gas tank full. A full tank will keep the fuel line from freezing

• Water: Have on hand at least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day

• Food: Have on hand at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food
  Flashlight

• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)

• Extra batteries

• First aid kit

• Medications (7-day supply) and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc.)

• Multi-purpose tool

• Sanitation and personal hygiene items

• Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)

• Cell phone with chargers

• Family and emergency contact information

• Extra cash

• Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)

• Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)

• Tools/supplies for securing your home

• Sand, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter to make walkways and steps less slippery

• Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats, boots and extra blankets and warm clothing for all

  household members

• Ample alternate heating methods such as fireplaces or wood- or coal-burning stoves

Chief Christopher Satriale