Winter weather is approaching Tennessee, and now is the time to prepare your home and car for a winter weather emergency.
Below normal temperatures are likely Jan. 14-18, with a high risk of hazardous temperatures extending across much of Tennessee, the weather service said. camping first aid kit
It is important to prepare a kit for any aspect of your life. A home kit is best for a majority of people, but if you travel a lot, a car kit may also be beneficial ― especially if something happens to your home and you need to leave. If you have multiple children, it is best to make sure to have several of each item just in case.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends tracking weather conditions constantly to be up to date. The agency also recommends keeping curtains and blinds closed on windows during a power outage as 30% of a home's heat is lost through windows.
While it is not necessary to have each item on these lists, do try to have as many as you can get before the bad weather starts.
These are items that can go in either the home or the car. If you choose to only make a home kit, make sure it can be easily transported to the vehicle if you need to get out of your home quickly. These are items recommended by FEMA to best prepare yourself in a winter emergency.
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Home kits are similar to car kits for some items, but they are a lot larger as it is expected that you will stay in your home for multiple days in a winter emergency. Here are the items recommended by FEMA for a home kit in a winter emergency.
pet 1st aid kit If you have multiple pets, it is recommended to have one kit for each one. Keep pets indoors as much as possible if power does go out and keep them warm as well.