During historic cold weather events, massive infrastructure failures can leave people without water for days. Government agencies, such as city utilities, distribute disaster-preparedness information to help the public understand and mitigate potential risks. Individuals must take a proactive approach to ...
• Provide adequate food and water. Monitor water bowls as they can freeze during cold weather. • Consider a sweater for your short-haired dog. • Outdoor cats searching for warmth will sometimes crawl underneath the hood of a vehicle. Bang on or open the hood of your car so any a...
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 16: Victor Zelaya and Esperanza Gonzalez cook rice on a barbecue grill during power outage caused by the winter storm on February 16, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Winter storm Uri has brought historic cold weather, power outages and traffic accidents to Texas as storms have...
Anyone who has ever tried to use their bike in the winter will tell you how the snow can be very treacherous. When avoiding the use of bikes isn't an option, winter weather-proof them without the expense. Try thisamazing winter hackand keep those tires rolling in the winter weather. 6....
specifically addressing this issue, OSHA has issued multiple publications, including aWinter Weather Preparedness Plan, as well as a Quick Card, “Protecting Workers from Cold Stress” – each providing awareness on the risks of cold exposure, as well as prevention tips for employers and workers ...
Cold weather preparations The company has a cold weather action plan in place and has performed a series of proactive pre-winter preparedness actions to strengthen and winterize its electric and natural gas infrastructure acrossTexas, as well as inspect and test cold-weather critical equipment ahead...
Cold Weather Crops to Plant Right Now Shared with:Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural–HomeAcre Hop– PreparednessMama Preparedness Mama and its collaborators have created a one-stop shop of critical resources for families looking to prepare for disaster. We know firsthand that getting ready for the...
Basic Cold Weather Survival Lets discuss some safety tips while traveling/backpacking in a cold weather environment. Backpacking in winter can be very rewarding as long as we travel properly prepared. It seems that the word survival has a certain stigma carried with it within the backpacking and ...
There’s an often-quoted saying attributed to a host of different cold-weather places: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.” As smug as it is, it’s also true. With the right clothing, cold and wet weather can be tolerated and even enjoyed. Even with all the...
Nasty winter weather can happen as early as September in some parts of the U.S., but winter formally starts on December 21. So if you live in an area where winter is a risk, try doing your annual preparedness review when the leaves start to fall. ...