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166
Second St.
Monument,
CO 80132
(719)
484-0911
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Winter Safety
Survival
Guidelines for
Winter
Emergencies
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Weather can change without notice and without warning,
especially in the Monument area due to the Palmer Divide Ridge.
Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District wants to be sure you
know the survival guidelines for Colorado's winter emergencies.
The following information is a reminder of ways you and your family
can stay safer!
- Weather and road conditions: Be
aware of potential hazards before starting out
- Physical strengths: Know your
capabilities and limitations
- Stay calm: Maintain focus and
clear thought process
- Be resourceful: Use what
you have available in each situation
- Have a positive attitude:
Don't fall prey to fear or negative thinking
- Running you car for heat: Be
conservative, keep your tailpipe clear of snow and vent a window
to prevent carbon monoxide build-up
- Take a heavy winter coat:
Even if you wear it, it's there if you need it
- Warm hat: A must to prevent
excessive heat loss from your head
- Mittens, gloves & winter footwear:
To maintain circulation and prevent frostbite, warm hands
and feet
- Stay with your car: It provides
shelter and is a larger object than a person for rescuers to
find
- To maintain body heat: Avoid
unnecessary activity. Resting consumes 70 calories per
hour, walking burns 180 calories per hour and running eats up
400 calories per hour
Suggested Items to Keep in Your
Car
Depending on the length of your
trip and where you are headed, we recommend having the following
supplies in case of a winter emergency.
- Wool blankets or sleeping bags
- Snow boots
- Warm socks
- Gloves - water resistant or waterproof
- Warm hat - one that would cover your ears
- Small plastic bags to keep hands and feet dry
- Whistle
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Metal locker mirror or unbreakable reflective device
- Flares or bright red or orange cloth for signaling device
- Waterproof matches or lighter
- 3-inch diameter candle
- Small shovel
- Spare cell phone or A/C adapter
- Large trash bags to keep yourself and your environment dry
- Swiss Army knife or scissors
- Duct tape
- Compass
- Map for area of travel
- Jumper cables
- Bag of sand or rock salt
- Gallon container of water
- High energy granola or trail mix
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