Tips for Winter Storms & Extreme Cold in Illinois

12/22/2021 (Permalink)

The following tips come directly from the State of Illinois for what to do during winter storms and extreme cold here in Central Illinois.

Tips for indoor safety

• Stay indoors in heated areas as much as possible.
• Make sure your home is well insulated.
• Use warmth from natural light to your advantage where you can.
• If you have no heat, close off unneeded rooms and place towels or rags under the doors.
• If water pipes freeze
•  Shut off the water as soon as possible.
• Call a plumber and contact insurance.
• Always be careful of the potential for electric shock in and around standing water. 

Tips for outdoor safety

• If stranded outdoors:
• Seek shelter to stay dry and cover all exposed parts of the body.
• If no shelter is nearby, prepare some sort of make-shift shelter and build a fire for heat and so you can be found.
• Do not eat snow as it will lower your body temperature. Melt it first.
• Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

Learn more by clicking the link at the bottom of this post. Stay safe this winter!

https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/KeepWarm/Documents/iema333_winter_storm_preparedness_guidebook.pdf