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Winter Weather Preparedness

Winter Weather Preparedness

Are you and your family prepared for winter weather? Talk to your family about staying safe during a winter storm. Develop a plan and build a kit. Pay attention to weather reports and warnings of freezing weather and winter storms. Listen for emergency information and alerts. Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.

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Winter Weather Car Kit

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  • Charged Cellphone with Portable Charger

  • Snack food and Water

  • Flashlight and Extra Batteries

  • Weather Radio and Extra Batteries

  • First Aid Kit

  • Basic Tool Kit

  • Jumper Cables and Emergency Flares

  • Warm Clothes and Blankets 

  • Ice Scraper

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Heating Safety

Common Winter Risks and How to Stay Safe

Learn the signs of frostbite and

 hypothermia and how to respond.

Electric Space Heater

Home heating is the second leading cause of home fires, and winter is when most home fires happen. Download the free Home Fire Safety Guide from the U.S. Fire Administration for ways to keep your home safe from fires.

Adjusting Thermostat

Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. Install a CO detector and check that it has a working battery. Have your heating system checked by a qualified professional. Never use a gas range or oven to heat your home.

Snow Removal Task

Get your car ready for cold weather. Service the radiator and maintain antifreeze level; make sure your tires are in good condition. Keep an emergency kit in your car including blankets, food and water, first aid, and other items you may need if you are stranded.

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Heating Safety

As the mercury falls, you may use portable heating sources to warm your home. Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths in the U.S. There are steps you can take to prevent this tragedy. 

Space heaters cause one-third of home heating fires and 4 out of 5 home heating fires deaths. Protect your family: if you're heating your home with a space heater this winter, take a few moments to review these safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration: https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/outreach/heating.html

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Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows and never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven. Using an oven or stovetop can also increase the risk of fires, burns and could damage the appliance.

For more winter weather tips visit: ready.gov/winter-weather

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