Residents are encouraged to stay inside during severe cold snaps. If you must go outside, every part of the body should be covered. To avoid frostbite or hypothermia, residents should:
- Dress in extra layers and wear warm, dry clothes
- Eat nutritious food
- Stay hydrated
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarettes
Residents can also create a car emergency kit, containing a shovel, windshield scraper, flashlight, battery powered radio, extra batteries, water, snack food, matches, blanket, first aid kit, road salt, and emergency flares. To winterize vehicles, residents should check the following:
- Antifreeze levels
- Battery and ignition system
- Brakes
- Exhaust system
- Fuel and air filters
- Heater and defroster
- Lights and flashing hazard lights
- Oil
- Thermostat
- Windshield wiper equipment
- Tires