Card “C”
Caller is stuck in a house or mobile home.
Tell the caller…
- Stay in your home. Drive only in an emergency.
- If there has been a power outage call the power company (the company that bills you for service).
- If there is no heat:
- Do not use camping appliances to heat!
- You can use alternative heat from a fireplace, wood stove, or space heater, but be sure to follow manufacturer recommended safeguards, and always assure proper ventilation. Don’t burn trash.
- Hyper-insulate your home. This means to:
- Close off unneeded rooms.
- Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors.
- Cover windows at night.
- Eat and drink if possible.
- Food provides the body with the energy for producing its own heat.
- Fluids prevent dehydration, which can occur quickly.
- Layer your clothing.
- Wear layers of loose fitting, light-weight, warm clothing.
- Remove layers to avoid overheating, perspiration, and subsequent chill.
Blizzard Card “C”
