Is it safe to go outside?
  • Dress warmly and wear loose-fitting, layered, light-weight clothing. Layers can be removed to prevent perspiration and chill. Outer garments should be water repellant. Mittens are warmer than gloves because fingers generate warmth when they touch each other.
  • If you go out to shovel snow, do a few stretching exercises to warm up your body. Also, take frequent breaks.
  • Protect your lungs from extremely cold air by covering your mouth when outdoors. Try not to speak unless absolutely necessary.
  • Avoid overexertion. Cold weather puts an added strain on the heart. Unaccustomed exercise such as shoveling snow or pushing a car can bring on a heart attack or make other medical conditions worse.
  • Be aware of the symptoms of dehydration.
  • Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
  • Keep dry and change wet clothing frequently to prevent loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly.
  • Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance – infants, elderly people and people with disabilities.

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1. What contact numbers do I need?
2. How do I receive storm updates?
3. When are the snow plows sent out?
4. Which streets are plowed first?
5. What can I do if snow is blocking access to my mail box or driveway?
6. What if there is a fire hydrant on my property?
7. Is depositing snow upon the town roadway prohibited?
8. How can I prepare before the storm?
9. What should I do during the storm?
10. Is it safe to go outside?
11. When is the Emergency Operations Center activated?