Welcome East Ridge

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Welcome East Ridge

• Dave Leggett
• Public Educator
• WFLSD

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Natural Disasters
Disaster Preparedness
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• BEFORE
• Anchor outdoor objects that can blow away
• Have a corded telephone available
• Learn how to open your
  garage door using
  
  the manual override

Windstorms
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Windstorms

• DURING
• Do not drive or go outside in high winds. Avoid
  windows
• Stay away from down power lines
• Report the outage to your local utility,
  otherwise, use the phone for emergencies only
• Check you circuit breaker panel
• Try, if possible to reduce the initial demand of
  power upon its return

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Windstorms

• DURING
• If you leave home, turn off or unplug heat
  producing appliances
• Unplug computers and other voltage sensitive
  equipment to protect them from power surges
• Keep doors, windows and draperies closed to
  retain heat
• Be extremely careful of fire hazards caused by
  candles or other flammable sources
• Leave a light switch on to alert you when the
  power has been restored

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Winter Storms

• can range from a moderate snow over a
  few hours to blizzard conditions
  with blinding wind-driven snow
  that lasts several days

Snow accumulations
Winter flooding
Ice
Cold
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• Types of Snow
• Blizzard
• Blowing snow
• Snow Squalls
• Snow showers

• Winter Flooding
• Includes
• Coastal storms
• Ice jams
• Snowmelt

• Types of Ice
• Sleet
• Freezing Rain
• Ice storm

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Winter Storm Risk
Winter Storm Preparedness

• Automobile/other transportation accidents
• Exhaustion heart attacks
• Hypothermia/Asphyxiation
• House fires

• Understand the risk
• Prepare your home
• Service snow-removal equipment

• Fill your cars gas tank
• Pay attention to warnings

During a Winter Storm

• Stay indoors dress warmly
• Eat and drink regularly
• Conserve fuel
• If outside, protect yourself from
  hazards

• Effects of Cold
• Wind chill
• Frostbite
• Hypothermia

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• Take Precautions
• Keep a steady drip of water running from the
  faucets located furthest from where your water
  enters your house
• If your water stops running, your pipes are
  likely frozen. Use care as things thaw, and know
  how to shut your water off in case major leak
  develops

• Keep cupboard or other doors open to expose pipes
  to indoor heat
• Insulate pipes
• Keep indoor heat on, even during vacations

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• Stay Warm
• Be extremely wary of fire, keeping your heater
  well clear of all flammable materials
• Use according to manufacturers instructions
• Use fuel burning space heaters only with adequate
  ventilation

• Never use a gas stove, electric range, or a
  charcoal grill as a heater
• Electric space heaters should be properly
  grounded
• Make sure heaters are set on a firm, steady base

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• Safe Use of Alternative Heating Sources
• Never use a charcoal barbecue inside the home
• Fuel heaters outside only
• Turn off heating sources before leaving a room or
  going to sleep
• Portable generators must be
  used outside only
• Your vehicle can be used
  as a secondary shelter

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• Safe Food Handling
• Keep doors closed to refrigerators and freezers
  as much as possible
• If the power is going to be out for several days,
  try to find some ice to pack your refrigerator
• Potentially hazardous foods should be discarded
  if they warm up above 41F and those foods should
  be discarded

When in doubt, throw it out!
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• Snow on Roads
• Dont drive unless absolutely necessary
• Dont drive on roads that have yet to be plowed
• If your car becomes stuck, try to get it as far
  off the road as possible

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• Winter Driving Tips
• Clear snow and ice from all windows and lights
• Leave plenty of room for stopping
• Pay attention. Dont try to out-drive the
  conditions
• Break early

Go Slow! Drive according to conditions
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• Phone Numbers to Know
• King County Public Health
• 206-296-4600
• Puget Sound Energy
• 1-888-225-5773
• Red Cross Shelter Line
• 206-205-3764
• City of Woodinville 24 Hour Information Line
• 425-877-2269

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REMEMBERIn Case of Emergency

• Call 911

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• Any Questions?
• Thank You!