Winter Weather

NORTH TEXAS WINTER WEATHER

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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

Keep important phone numbers, including health care providers, pharmacy, and veterinarian, on hand
Ensure you have enough medication for several days
Have a back-up power source on hand, such as a generator or battery pack, for medical devices along with back-up oxygen containers if needed
Gather supplies in case you need to stay in your home for several days without power
Protect pipes, and have food, water, prescriptions, and extra batteries in case travel is discouraged
Drive under the speed limit, and check road conditions before leaving your home
Drivers should keep a supply of water, snacks, power banks, tools, blankets, jumper cables, and emergency signals in their vehicles
Lower water heater temperature to 120F
Boil water before using it
Limit your power usage
Create a disaster kit

WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT DO:

DO NOT try to get warm by turning on your vehicle and sitting in your garage
DO NOT try to get warm by turning on your barbeque or outdoor grill inside your home
DO NOT attempt to drive in dangerous conditions