Winter in St Louis is here whether we like it or not. Here is a partial list of what you should
have on hand in case of a severe or winter storm.
- Radio
- Cell Phone with Charger – Preferably a fully charged cell phone is recommended
- Food for at Least 5 days (canned nonperishable long-lasting food is best)
- Water – Filling a Bathtub is an alternative to buying water
- Batteries – For Radios or any electric device in case of a power failure.
- Salt – Not all salt is created equally; make sure it won’t damage your driveway or walkway or harm your pets.
- Snow Shovel and Car scraper
- Blankets and Winter Clothing in case of a power or heating outage.
- Working Fire Extinguisher
- Working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Tester
- First Aid Kit
- Any necessary medication
Hopefully you won’t need any of this anytime soon. Missouri weather, however, is unpredictable.
If you know a storm may be coming, it’s best to store all
your supplies where you can easily get them.
You probably have some items on the list, if you know a
storm is coming get as many items where they can be easily obtained in case of
an emergency.
If you choose to have generator backup power, remember
not to use if wet or to use indoor as some can cause harmful fumes (carbon monoxide
poisoning).
