Tuesday December 28, 2010
Absolutely not! There are critical times when you should not try to evacuate. It can be deadly to just jump in the car and take off without adequate thought and planning. This is especially true during winter storms.
The first thing I advise during an evacuation is to decide where you want to go and then determine if there is a safe route. The current Eastern blizzard is a good example of how dangerous travel of any kind can become. There are road closures, unplowed streets, and abandoned cars littering the roadsides of every location the blizzard hit. In New York City alone there are over a thousand abandoned cars. The EMS workers in these disaster areas are overwhelmed. Every abandonded car will have to be checked to see if anyone is trapped inside needing help.
Should you find yourself in a severe winter weather and decide you must leave your home please take a few precautions prior to departure.
1. Fill your gas tank
2. Charge your cell phone
3. Everyone traveling should dress warmly (coat, scarf, hat, and gloves)
4. Place blankets inside the car
5. Pack water and snack food
6. If you have a battery powered radio take it and extra batteries
7. A shovel, windshield scraper, and flashlight should be in the car
8. Tell someone where you are going and by what route. Arrange to call
them by a certain time and ask that they alert the authorities if
you don't call.
Additional evacuation information available at www.wineandchocolateplan.com
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