what you can do before the blizzard so you stay save and alive
Stay off the roads, unless travel is essential.
If you must drive, make sure you have a full tank of gas and emergency supplies in case you are stranded.
If you need medication refills, food or other critical supplies, take time on Monday morning to complete these tasks.
Remove vehicles from the street. If a snow emergency is declared, vehicle owners parked on Emergency Response Routes may be ticketed and towed.
Clear snow and ice from sidewalks and footpaths that adjoin your property and clear fire hydrants as soon as possible.
Drivers must make sure their vision is not impaired by ice or snow and snow must be removed from roofs etc. so it does not slide off and impact or impair other operators.
DO NOT shovel or plow snow into the street after the snow storm plow has begun clearing the street.
Remove soccer goals, basketball hoops and other such items from the sides of the streets. Remove holiday decorations that may become airborne in high winds.
If you have a true medical emergency, contact 911 for assistance, otherwise refrain from calling Police, Fire, Public Works or Customer Service to find out when your street will be plowed. Such calls detract from the City’s attention to the task at hand. Crews will be working diligently with available resources to clear all City streets as quickly as possible.
Be prepared for power outages. Keep your cell phone charged and have flashlights, batteries and other supplies.
If you lose power use flashlights or light sticks rather than candles, which can cause an added fire risk.
how long should you prepare for
you should prepare for at last 4 to 5 hours to be safe
survival kit
One gallon of bottled water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
At least a three-day supply of non-perishable food for you and your pet
A three-day supply of prescription medication
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
A whistle to signal for help
Moist towelettes
Plastic trash bags and ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Manual can opener
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger
Extra fuel (stored in a safe container) for the power generator