Winter Storm Advantages And Disadvantages

During a Winter Storm Winter storms bring about a number of hazardous conditions that can pose a risk to the safety and well-being of you and your family. The best way to stay safe during a winter storm is to stay indoors. Staying indoors as much as possible will allow you and your family to weather the worst of winter storms. When you are inside, it is important to remember that, although your home is the safest place to be during a winter storm, you may still be at risk from some indoor hazards. One major indoor hazard comes from heating your home. Improper use of your fireplace, space heater, or alternative heating device can pose a major risk to your safety. Not only are indoor heating devices a fire hazard, but they can also generate deadly carbon monoxide gas. If not properly ventilated, your home can fill with the toxic fumes generated by some heating devices and pose a serious health risk to whoever is in your household. Due to the safety concerns resulting from the improper use of some heaters, it is of the utmost importance that you use caution when you use wood stoves, space heaters, and other heating devices. In addition to indoor heaters, generators can also pose a serious safety risk. In the event that a power outage occurs

According to the Federal Highway Administration, there are over half a million vehicle crashes directly resulting from these hazardous winter driving conditions every year. Since winter driving can be so dangerous, it is crucial that you use extreme caution when driving in unfavorable winter conditions and make trips as short as possible. Review the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Winter Driving Tips for suggestions on how to drive safely in winter conditions. Additionally, you can visit The Center for Disease Control and Prevention Winter Weather Website for more information on what to do during a winter