Winter Safety |

❄ The Winter Fire Safety page covers fire safety in the home during the cold winter months.

❄ The Space Heater Safety Tips page will educate you on how to stay warm and safe this winter season.

❄ Check 511 Virginia the latest road conditions.

❄ Check the National Weather Forecast for the latest weather conditions.

Be prepared for the Cold Weather and Winter Storms.

Do routine maintenance on your heating system and clean your chimneys
Maintain proper usage of space heaters.
Install and maintain your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Prepare an Emergency Kit in case you and your family are snowed in for a period of time.
Service your car, top of all fluids, check tire pressure and tread
Prepare a winter emergency kit for your vehicle and keep it in your vehicle:
- Battery-powered radio, flashlight, and extra batteries
- Blanket
- Booster cables
- Bottled water and nonperishable high-energy
- foods such as granola bars, raisins, and peanut butter
- Fire extinguisher (5-lb., A-B-C type)
- First-aid kit and manual
- Maps, shovel, flares
- Tire repair kit and pump
- Spare tire
- A snowbrush and ice scraper
- A bag of sand to help with traction
- Extra windshield fluid
- Old winter boots and clothes

Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: layers of light, warm clothing; mittens; hats; scarves; and waterproof boots.
Check the weather forecast.
Be aware of the wind chill factor.
Work carefully when doing outside chores.
Carry a cell phone and make sure it is fully charged.
Tell someone where you are going, when you plan to arrive at your destination and when you will be back.
Take a buddy and an emergency kit when you are participating in outdoor recreation.
- Backpack
- LED Headlamp
- Flashlight
- 18 Hour Lightstick
- Waterproof/Windproof Matches
- Utility Candles
- Fire starters
- Emergency Blanket
- Sleeping Bag
- Rain Poncho
- Tent
- Emergency Food
- Multi-tool Knife
- 50 ft Rope
- First Aid Kit
- Folding Shovel w/Pick
- Folding Saw