Geography, asked by shabbir1974, 8 months ago


Where would most snow stormsoccur? Find out ways of staying safe during a snowstorm.

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Answered by deepalunthi878
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Answer:

Watching the snow fall from the sky can be calming and therapeutic, but don’t underestimate the power of a blizzard.

Blizzards can cause power shortages, treacherous roadways, and sub-zero temperatures, and if you’re not properly prepared, you may be caught in a dangerous predicament. After a snowfall, the roads are especially slick, and it’s easy for your car to slip off the road. Power outages are also common during extreme weather, and without electricity a house can quickly become unbearably cold. For pet owners, a new snowfall presents its own set of challenges. If not guided by a leash, dogs can easily get away from their owners and get lost in the snow.

Answered by JoyJos
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Most snow storm occurs In the United States, blizzards are common in the upper Midwest and the Great Plains but occur in most areas of the country except for the Gulf Coast and the California coast. Blizzards can occur all over the world, even in the tropics where it is cold on high altitude mountaintops.

Before the snow storm occurs

Flashlight and extra batteries
Make sure each member of your household has a warm coat, gloves or mittens, hat and water resistant boots
Extra blankets
Battery powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio to receive emergency information
Canned food and nonelectric can opener
Bottled water
Extra medicine and baby items
First aid supplies
Healing fuel – fuel carriers may not reach you for days after a severe winter storm
Back up heating source, such as fireplace, wood stove, space heater, etc.
Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment
Sand to improve traction
Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water
Make a Family Communication Plan. Your family may not be together when the storm strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another and how you will get back together.

DURING THE WINTER STORM:

Stay indoors
If you must go outside, several layers of clothing will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Gloves or mittens and a hat will prevent loss of body heat. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs.
Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat.
Watch for signs of frostbite. These include loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected get medical help immediately.
Watch for signs of hypothermia. These include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion. If symptoms are detected get the victim to a warm location, remove wet clothing, warm the center of the body first and give warm, non-alcoholic beverages if the victim is conscious. Get medical help as soon as possible.
Walk carefully on snowy, icy sidewalks
Drive only if it absolutely necessary. If you must drive travel in the day, don't travel alone; keep others informed of your schedule; stay on main roads and avoid back road shortcuts
Conserve fuel, if necessary, by keeping your house cooler than normal. Temporarily shut off heat to less-used rooms.
When using alternative heat from a fire place, wood stove, or space heater, use fire safeguards and properly ventilate
If using kerosene heaters, maintain ventilation to avoid buildup of toxic fumes. Keep heaters at least three feet from flammable objects. Refuel kerosene heaters outside.

IF YOU MUST TRAVEL BY CAR IN A STORM:

Have emergency supplies in the trunk. Include blankets/sleeping bags, flashlight with extra batteries, extra set of dry clothing and boots, shovel, sand, tire chains, jumper cables, high calorie non-perishable food, windshield scraper, first aid kit, compass, road maps, and a brightly colored cloth to tie to the antenna.
Keep your car's gas tank full for emergency use and to keep the fuel line from freezing
Let someone know your destination, your route, and when you expect to arrive
IF YOU DO GET STUCK:

Stay with your car. Do not try to walk to safety.
Tie a brightly colored cloth (preferably red) to the antenna for rescuers to see
Raise the hood indicating trouble after snow stops falling
Start the car and use the heater for about 10 minutes every hour. Keep the exhaust pipe clear so fumes won't back up into the car.
Leave the overhead light on when the engine is running so that you can be seen
As you sit, keep moving your arms, legs, fingers and toes to keep blood circulating and to keep warm
Keep one window away from the blowing wind slightly open to let in air


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