{"id":24988,"date":"2025-12-11T14:45:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T20:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=24988"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:45:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T20:45:15","slug":"safety-tips-heading-into-a-very-cold-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/24988-safety-tips-heading-into-a-very-cold-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Tips Heading Into a Very Cold Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Very cold weather is forecast in the next few days. Here are some safety tips to be ready for the bitter cold:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Prepare for Cold Weather<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way to avoid\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/cold-during\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/cold-during&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765570180624000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CeYWeBsGCQYORE5yrVkz5\">frostbite and hypothermia<\/a>\u00a0is to plan for extreme cold before it arrives. Don&#8217;t get caught unprepared.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Check the Forecast at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.weather.gov\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.weather.gov\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765570180624000&amp;usg=AOvVaw36Knj20miOBr0WJwsvSB4D\">weather.gov<\/a>\u00a0or your favorite weather app, station, etc.:\u00a0<\/strong>Make checking the forecast part of your regular routine so you&#8217;ll know when to expect cold weather.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Adjust Your Schedule<\/strong>: If possible, avoid being outside during the coldest part of the day, typically the early morning. Try to find a warm spot for your children while waiting for the school bus outside.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Protect Your Pets, Livestock and other Property:<\/strong>\u00a0If you have pets or farm animals, make sure they are not overly exposed to extreme cold and have plenty of food and water\u00a0<strong>that has not frozen.\u00a0<\/strong>Take precautions to ensure your water pipes do not freeze. Know the temperature thresholds of your plants and crops.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fill up the tank:<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure your car or vehicle has at least a half a tank of gas during extreme cold\u00a0so that you can stay warm if you become stranded.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/images\/safety\/Winter-Dress-Infographic.jpg\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/images\/safety\/Winter-Dress-Infographic.jpg&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765570180624000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0JkGKBk7ygWLHUzKKuRlJ_\">Dress for the outdoors even if you don&#8217;t think you&#8217;ll be out much.<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Update Your Winter Car Survival Kit<\/strong>: Make sure your car survival kit has the following:<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Jumper cables:\u00a0<\/strong>flares or reflective triangle are great extras<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Flashlights:\u00a0<\/strong>Replace the batteries before the winter season starts and pack extras<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>First Aid Kit:\u00a0<\/strong>Carry essential medications with you in a purse or bag<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Baby gear:<\/strong>\u00a0Diapers and any special formula or food<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Medical supplies:<\/strong>\u00a0Materials for any special medical needs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Food:<\/strong>\u00a0Non-perishable food such as canned food and a can opener, dry cereal and protein rich foods like nuts and energy bars<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Water:<\/strong>\u00a0At least 1 gallon of water per person a day for at least 3 days<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Basic toolkit:\u00a0<\/strong>Pliers, wrench, screwdriver<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pet supplies:\u00a0<\/strong>Food and water<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Radio:\u00a0<\/strong>Battery or hand cranked<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Cat litter or sand:<\/strong>\u00a0For better tire traction<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Shovel:<\/strong>\u00a0To dig out snow<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ice scraper:<\/strong>\u00a0Have one in the car even if you usually park in a garage<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Clothes:\u00a0<\/strong>Dress for the weather in warm clothes, gloves, hat, sturdy boots, jacket and an extra change\u00a0of\u00a0<strong>cold weather<\/strong>\u00a0clothes<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Warmers:<\/strong>\u00a0For body, hands and feet<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Blankets<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>or sleeping bags:<\/strong>\u00a0If you get stranded you&#8217;ll be glad to have it.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Charged Cell Phone<\/strong>: And keep a spare charger in your car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Very cold weather is forecast in the next few days. 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