Get Prepared for Winter Storms Now in Reno
With all the cold and blustery weather we have been experiencing lately, I decided that I would help you out by letting you know how to get prepared for the winter storms now in Reno.
- Keep an emergency kit available for your car and your home. This kit should include: a flashlight, extra batteries, chemical light sticks, battery operated radio and clock, basic first-aid kit, food (canned, freeze-dried or dehydrated), manual can opener, bottled water, blankets, baby supplies (if necessary), emergency phone numbers, cash, candles, waterproof matches and prescription medication.
- Emergency battery backup for any medical equipment used by family members for life support.
- Keep up-to-date of all changing weather conditions either via TV or radio so you know when you need to prepare for the oncoming storm.
- Keep a standard, corded phone in the home. Weather can knock out the electricity, which will cause cordless phones and automatic garage door openers to become inoperable.
- Keep your cell phones and laptops fully charged. This will allow you another means of communication, if necessary.
- Plan on how to feed the family if an extended power outage happens. Restaurants and stores may be closed during this time or difficult to get to. Keep plenty of extra canned, dehydrated and/or freeze-dried food on hand as well as a barbecue and fuel for an alternative to cooking on the stove.
- Keep your gas tank full. If you need to get out of town in a hurry, you don't want to have to worry about stopping to get gas or finding a place open to pump gas.
- Crank up the chill factor in the refrigerator. A full freezer will usually keep food good for two days after electricity is shut off if the refrigerator has been set to the coldest setting.
The best thing you can do when caught up in winter weather in Reno is to be as prepared as possible. Follow these simple tips and you'll be ready to nestle in for that long winter's nap instead of worrying how to weather the storm.
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