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Winter Storms

Winter Storms. CERT Basic Training Hazards. Winter Storms. Range Moderate snow over a few hours Blizzard conditions with blinding wind-driven snow that lasts for several days Many winter storms are accompanied by: Low temperatures Heavy or blowing snow, severely reducing visibility.

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Winter Storms

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  1. Winter Storms CERT Basic Training Hazards

  2. Winter Storms • Range • Moderate snow over a few hours • Blizzard conditions with blinding wind-driven snow that lasts for several days • Many winter storms are accompanied by: • Low temperatures • Heavy or blowing snow, severely reducing visibility CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms

  3. Winter Storm Risks • Automobile or other transportation accidents • Exhaustion and heart attacks • Hypothermia and frostbite • House fires • Asphyxiation CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms 2

  4. Elements of Winter Storms • Heavy snow • Ice – Perhaps the greatest danger of all! • Winter flooding • Cold CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms 3

  5. Types of Snow • Blizzards • Blowing snow • Snow squalls • Snow showers CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms 4

  6. Ice • Sleet • Freezing rain • Ice storm CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms 5

  7. Winter Flooding • Coastal floods • Ice jams • Snowmelt CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms 6

  8. Cold • Windchill • Frostbite • Hypothermia CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms 7

  9. Winter Storm Preparedness • Understand the risk • Prepare your home • Service snow removal equipment • Keep vehicle’s gas tank full • Pay attention to warnings CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms 8

  10. During a Winter Storm • Stay indoors and dress warmly • Eat and drink regularly • Conserve fuel • If outside, protect yourself from hazards CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms 9

  11. Winter Travel • Avoid it, if possible! • If you MUST travel in winter weather: • Winterize your vehicle • Keep charged cell phone or two-way radio with you at all times • Carry disaster supply kit in your vehicle • If stranded, stay inside your vehicle CERT Basic Training Unit 1: Winter Storms 10

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