The United States has recently been hit by a severe winter storm. The disasters brought by this storm have put many people in trouble and sounded the alarm for us to deal with extreme weather.
Storm hazards
Traffic paralysis: strong winds and heavy snow buried roads, closed highways, trapped vehicles, and delayed or canceled flights. People’s travel was blocked, and many people were stranded on the way, facing the threat of cold and hunger.
Power outage: Freezing rain and strong winds caused the collapse of power poles and damage to power lines, and many places lost power supply. People suffered in the dark and cold, heating and lighting equipment could not be used, and food storage also became a problem.
Building damage: The powerful force of tornadoes and strong winds destroyed houses and blew down trees. The roofs of some buildings were overturned and walls collapsed, and people’s lives and property suffered serious losses.
Prevention guide
Pay attention to weather forecasts in time: Pay close attention to weather changes through television, mobile weather applications, etc., and know storm warning information in advance to be prepared.
Stockpile supplies: prepare sufficient food (such as canned food, dry food, etc.), drinking water (calculated at least 2 liters per person per day, stockpile for 3-5 days), common medicines (cold medicine, antipyretic medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, etc.), and warm supplies (blankets, thick cotton clothes, etc.).
Check the house facilities: Check in advance whether the doors and windows are well sealed, and repair them in time if there are gaps; ensure that the roof is stable, clean the drainage pipes, and prevent damage caused by snow and water accumulation.
Make an emergency plan: Make a response plan for emergencies within the family, clarify the evacuation route and safe gathering place; if there are elderly people, children or special groups, make special arrangements in advance.
Purchase equipment
Warm clothing: waterproof and warm jackets, filled with high-quality down or warm fiber; match with warm hats, scarves, and gloves, preferably made of wool or warm chemical fiber; waterproof and non-slip thick boots to ensure safe walking on snow and slippery roads.
Lighting tools: When buying a flashlight, give priority to high brightness, long battery life, and rechargeable models; equip yourself with enough spare batteries, or prepare hand-cranked flashlights and solar flashlights as emergency supplements.
Emergency equipment: such as portable radios, which can receive weather and rescue information; ensure that the mobile phone has sufficient power and prepare power banks to keep communication open during power outages.
Anti-slip tools: Purchase a shovel to clear snow at the door and on the road; install anti-skid chains on your shoes or use anti-slip shoe covers to increase walking stability.
In this storm, the American people showed tenacity and mutual assistance, and the rescue forces also took active action. We should learn from this incident, plan ahead, be prepared for extreme weather, and protect the safety of ourselves and our families.
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