Winter has arrived…with a bang! Our first snow of the season brought about 3 inches of snow…and it is not even Thanksgiving yet. I think we might be in for another long winter. I will say that I am thankful that we live in Dublin, OH and not in Buffalo, NY. They got 6’ of snow. And yes, I mean FEET not inches. 6 feet of snow is taller than our good friend, Mark Wahlberg…who is only 5’8”.
The most snow we have had over the last few years was maybe 3 feet of snow. And we thought that was a lot. I can’t even image having snow piled up outside our doors, barricading us in our own houses. So I guess we shouldn’t complain about the 3 inches we got.
And it doesn’t look like this snow storm is over yet. They are expected to get at total of 8 feet of snow. As you can imagine this has caused a lot of problems. One woman went into labor during this historic snow storm. She didn’t make it to the hospital, but did make it to a fire station. Ironically, the firemen had just helped a labor and delivery nurse and she was at the fire station and was able to help deliver the healthy, baby girl. People have been stuck in their place of employment for 24+ hours not able to get home. Those who stayed home, only stocked up for a couple days of emergency items…and are afraid they might run out. The NFL’s Buffalo Bills play this Sunday and are paying people $10 an hour to help shovel the stadium….why they have an outdoor stadium in upstate NY is beyond me! Maybe they should invest in an indoor arena!
The storm is responsible for 8 deaths, at least 5 from heart attacks.
Hopefully, we never see that much snow here. But here are some Snow Survival Tips from Ready Wisconsin:
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car. In an emergency, it could save your life and the lives of your passengers. Here is what you need:
The most snow we have had over the last few years was maybe 3 feet of snow. And we thought that was a lot. I can’t even image having snow piled up outside our doors, barricading us in our own houses. So I guess we shouldn’t complain about the 3 inches we got.
And it doesn’t look like this snow storm is over yet. They are expected to get at total of 8 feet of snow. As you can imagine this has caused a lot of problems. One woman went into labor during this historic snow storm. She didn’t make it to the hospital, but did make it to a fire station. Ironically, the firemen had just helped a labor and delivery nurse and she was at the fire station and was able to help deliver the healthy, baby girl. People have been stuck in their place of employment for 24+ hours not able to get home. Those who stayed home, only stocked up for a couple days of emergency items…and are afraid they might run out. The NFL’s Buffalo Bills play this Sunday and are paying people $10 an hour to help shovel the stadium….why they have an outdoor stadium in upstate NY is beyond me! Maybe they should invest in an indoor arena!
The storm is responsible for 8 deaths, at least 5 from heart attacks.
Hopefully, we never see that much snow here. But here are some Snow Survival Tips from Ready Wisconsin:
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car. In an emergency, it could save your life and the lives of your passengers. Here is what you need:
- Shovel
- Windshield scraper and small broom
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Battery powered radio
- Water
- Snack food including energy bars
- Raisins and mini candy bars
- Matches and small candles
- Extra hats, socks and mittens
- First aid kit with pocket knife
- Necessary medications
- Blanket or sleeping bag
- Tow chain or rope
- Road salt, sand or cat litter for traction
- Booster cables
- Emergency flares and reflectors
- Fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attention
- Cell phone adapter to plug into lighter
- Reverse batteries into flashlight to avoid accidental switching and burnout
- Store items in the passenger compartment in care the trunk is jammed or frozen shut.
- Choose small packages of food you can eat hot or cold
- Prepare your vehicle: Make sure you keep your gas tank at least half full.
- Be easy to find: Tell someone where you are going and the route you will take.
- If stuck: Tie a florescent flag on your antenna or hand it out the window. At night, keep your dome light on. Rescue crews can see a small glow at a distance. To reduce battery drain, use emergency flashers only if you hear approaching vehicles. If you’re with someone else, make sure at least one person is awake and keeping watch for help at all times.
- Stay in your vehicle: walking in a storm can be very dangerous. You might become lost or exhausted. Your vehicle is a good shelter.
- Avoid Overexertion: Shoveling snow or pushing your car takes a lot of effort in storm conditions. Don’t risk a heart attack or injury. That work can also make you hot and sweaty. Wet clothing loses in insulation value, making you susceptible to hypothermia.
- Fresh Air: It’s better to be cold and awake than comfortably warm and sleepy. Snow can plug your vehicle’s exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car. Only run the engine for 10 minutes an hour and make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow. Keeping a window open a crack while running the engine is also a good idea.