When Caught in a Winter Storm

• Stay Inside.
  
• When using an alternate heat source (fireplace, wood stove, space heater, etc.), be sure to: use fire safeguards, and properly ventilate the room.
  If you have no heat: Turn off electrical appliances that were on when the power went off to avoid a power surge when the electricity is restored. Use flashlights to see. Do not use candles, since they greatly increase the chance of having a fire in your home.
  
• Close off unneeded rooms. Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors. Cover windows at night.
  
• Eat and drink. Food provides the body with energy to produce its own heat. Keep the body replenished with fluids to prevent dehydration.
  
• Wear layers of loose-fitting, light-weight, warm clothing. Layering clothes keeps you warmer than a single layer of heavy clothing. Remove layers to avoid overheating, perspiration, and subsequent chill.
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For a list of NC's winter storm shelters, click here.

What does it mean when the Governor evokes a state of emergency? Click here