Winter Weather Statement
Expires 9:30 PM CST on December 06, 2005
Statement as of 1:22 PM CST on December 06, 2005
... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday morning to
late Wednesday night...
A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel. As
more information becomes available... this watch will be updated
and possibly redefined. In the meantime... residents of North Texas
need to stay informed and take all necessary actions regarding
this winter weather event.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 2:00 PM CST on December 6, 2005
..preparing for winter weather...
... last in a series for winter weather awareness day...
With winter and the Holiday travel season approaching... now is the
time to prepare your vehicle and your home for the cold weather.
Vehicle preparedness and safety...
Plan your travel and check the latest forecasts. Avoid winter
storms whenever possible.
Check and winterize your vehicle before starting your travel.
Let someone know your timetable and your primary and alternate
travel routes.
Keep your Gas Tank near full to prevent ice from forming in the fuel
lines.
If you encounter sleet or freezing rain... drive extremely
cautiously. Even four-wheel drive vehicles will have difficulty on
icy roads.
If you are planning travel into an area which experiences
significant winter storms... carry a winter storm survival kit
including blankets... flashlight... high-calorie snack foods... sand... a
Tow rope... booster cables... and a water container.
Preparing your home...
The primary concerns at home are the potential loss of power and
telephone service. If winter weather conditions last for more than a
day... then a shortage of supplies may also be a concern.
Make sure that water pipes near outside walls are well insulated.
Repair any leaks which may expose pipes to cold air.
Have a flashlight and extra batteries available. Use flashlights
rather than candles if the electricity GOES out.
Use a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and a portable radio to
receive emergency information. As we are in the Holiday season...
please note that weather radios make excellent gifts.
If you have a fireplace or wood stove... make sure you have a good
Supply of firewood. Learn to use any emergency heating sources
properly... to prevent a fire.
Keep extra medicine... baby items... and first-aid supplies on hand.
Close off unneeded rooms and place towels or rags in cracks under
the doors.
Check on friends or family members whose health or age may place them
at greater risk from severe winter weather.
As we conclude winter weather awareness day in Texas... we hope
that this information will help you have a safe cold weather
season. If you would like more information about winter weather
and the National Weather Service... visit our web Page at
www.Srh.NOAA.Gov/fwd.
