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Using a space heater? Practice proper safety procedures http://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html
Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning if you are using gas-powered devices: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
Portable generators can cause carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrical shock/electrocution or fire. See tips at http://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html
Exercise caution when using gas-powered appliances. Learn the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/
Don’t use extension cords to plug in your space heater. https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html
Learn with your kids about what to do before, during, and after a winter storm: 1.usa.gov/1998n4i.
Get your pets ready for winter weather! Bring your pets indoors as temperatures drop! http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/documents/BeReady_Winter.pdf
Take caution in extremely cold weather; know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
Before a storm
A winter storm is coming, learn how to stay safe: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
Freeze a bag of water to keep fridge temps lower if the power goes out. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/food-safety/
As the storm approaches, be mindful of charging your mobile devices. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/preparing-your-emergency-supply-kit/
Plan ahead: run errands (and don’t forget emergency supplies) now so that you don’t have to drive once the storm starts.
During a storm
During a #WinterStorm, follow directions from local officials. If they say to stay off the roads, avoid travel unless in an emergency.
If your power goes out, keep your fridge door closed! It will keep cold for about 4 hours unopened. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/food-safety/
After a storm
Avoid falls. Walk slowly and carefully on icy surfaces and packed snow. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
If power lines are down, call your local utility and emergency services. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
If you lost power during the storm discard any perishable food that has been above 40°F for two hours or more http://ow.ly/Lpmn301nbFp
General
Using a space heater? Practice proper safety procedures http://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html
Know the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning if you are using gas-powered devices: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
Portable generators can cause carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrical shock/electrocution or fire. See tips at http://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html
Exercise caution when using gas-powered appliances. Learn the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/carbon-monoxide-poisoning/
Don’t use extension cords to plug in your space heater. https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/duringstorm/indoorsafety.html
Learn with your kids about what to do before, during, and after a winter storm: 1.usa.gov/1998n4i.
Get your pets ready for winter weather! Bring your pets indoors as temperatures drop! http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/documents/BeReady_Winter.pdf
Take caution in extremely cold weather; know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
Before a storm
A winter storm is coming, learn how to stay safe: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
Freeze a bag of water to keep fridge temps lower if the power goes out. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/food-safety/
During a storm
During a #WinterStorm, follow directions from local officials. If they say to stay off the roads, avoid travel unless in an emergency.
If your power goes out, keep your fridge door closed! It will keep cold for about 4 hours unopened. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/severe-weather-preparedness/food-safety/
After a storm
Avoid falls. Walk slowly and carefully on icy surfaces and packed snow. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
If power lines are down, call your local utility and emergency services. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/
If you lost power during the storm discard any perishable food that has been above 40°F for two hours or more http://ow.ly/Lpmn301nbFp