Winter weather is on its way to parts of Wyoming. Are you ready? If not here are a few winter weather tips to help you prepare!
- Download the American Red Cross Emergency app to monitor more than 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts, to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
- Purchase a NOAA Weather Radio so you can stay aware of the situation if your other communication sources are cut off. Make sure it is battery operated and that you have extra batteries.
- Have a good shovel. You may need to dig yourself out before help gets there. Or you simply may need to dig out your car!
- Purchase a supply of flashlights (with batteries) and candles.
- Make sure you have fire extinguishers in your home and that everyone knows how to use them. House fires are much more common during winter storms as people turn to alternate heat sources.
- Take an American Red Cross First Aid Class online. It will only take you a couple of hours to complete the class and you will have learned how to care for frostbite and hypothermia.
Download the printable American Red Cross Winter Storm checklist to make sure you are Red Cross Ready!
