Winter Storm Watch: Severe winter weather conditions may affect your area.

Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter weather conditions are imminent.

Blizzard Warning: Large amounts of falling or blowing snow and winds of at least 35 miles per hour are expected to last for several hours. Visibility is dangerously restricted.

Wind Chill: The effect of wind, in combination with actual temperature, which increases the rate of heat loss to the human body.

If you are under shelter:

• Remember to service snow removal equipment. Stay inside and avoid driving in dangerous snow or ice. If you are outdoors:
• Avoid overexertion. Cold weather puts added strain on the heart.
  

• Stay in your car. DO NOT leave the vehicle to search for assistance unless assistance is visible within 100 feet. You can become disoriented and lost in blowing snow.
• Display a trouble sign. Hang a bright colored cloth on the car radio antenna, raise the hood and turn on flashing hazard lights.
• Occasionally run the engine to keep warm. Keep the window slightly open and beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep the exhaust pipe clear.
  

• Blankets and sleeping bags.
• Matches and candles.
• Flashlight and extra batteries.
• Extra set of mittens, socks and wool cap.
• First aid kit with pocket knife.
• Small sack of sand to generate traction.
• Small shovel, pliers, wrench and screwdriver.
• Windshield scraper and a small broom.
• Booster cables and distress flares.
• A set of tire chains or snow tires.
• Brightly colored cloth to use as a flag.

American Red Cross of Tompkins County
201 West Clinton Street Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273-1900