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Home > Departments > Environment, Health & Safety > About > News, Alerts and Tips > Winter Safety Tips

Winter Safety Tips

Terms to Know

Winter Storm Watch: Indicates severe winter weather may affect your area

Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter weather conditions will affect your area

If Stranded in a Vehicle

  • Stay in Vehicle: DO NOT leave the vehicle to search for assistance unless assistance is visible within 100 feet.
  • Display a trouble sign: Hang a brightly colored cloth on the radio antenna, raise the hood and turn on hazard lights. At night, use the dome light.
  • Occasionally run the engine to keep warm: Run the heater sparingly. Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep the exhaust pipe clear, and open the down-wind windows.
  • Do minor exercises to keep up circulation: Clap hands, move arms and legs. Try not to stay in one position too long.
  • If more than one person is in the car: Take turns sleeping and huddle together for warmth

This information provided by the State Emergency Management Office. Visit the SEMO web site at http://www.semo.state.ny.us