Snow. It can be so much fun. You can toboggan, ski, build snow people... the list is endless really.
However, when a lot of snow falls at once, the white stuff can go from being fun to not so much fun. Last week, some areas around London had over 100 cm of snow in a few days, closing schools and creating difficult driving conditions. And this week, hundreds of motorists were left stranded on the 402 between London and Sarnia, after blizzard-like conditions made the highway treacherous and impassable.
Since our “Disaster Dude” John Saunders is very busy while currently on mission in Haiti, I’m going to help him out by stepping in, and trying my best to take on the role of “Disaster Dudette”, by sharing with you some key winter preparedness tips.
So here it goes ... *ahem*. Winter happens every year (as you know), and along with it sometimes really cold temperatures and lots of ice and snow. These can leave you stuck in your house or on the side of the road without much warning on occasion. The best way to handle this is to be prepared.
We encourage you to do the following to be prepared this winter:
- Make a plan
- Make an emergency preparedness kit. You and your family should be self-sufficient for 72-hours during a severe winter storm or any other type of emergency. Don’t forget your pets!
- Have an emergency kit for your car as well
- Learn how to prevent frostbite and hypothermia
A little preparedness goes a long way, and it can be one of the best gifts you give your family this holiday season *hint hint*.
Now, go out and have some fun in the snow .... and be safe please.