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Blizzards
What to do?
Winterizing
100
Below freezing temperatures are expected
What is frost/freeze warning?
100
What kind of radio should you have?
What is a battery-powered/hand-crank radio [NOAA Weather Radio]?
100
What is thundersnow?
thunder and lightening followed by snow
100
What should you do with your pets?
What is bring them in or move to shelter areas?
100
When should you run your windshield wipers on your car?
After the windows have defrosted
200
Winter storm conditions are possible in the next 2-5 days
What is a winter storm outlook?
200
How much food and water should you have?
At least a 3 day supply of each
200
When did the "Storm of the Century" occur?
What is March 12-15, 1993?
200
How to prevent pipes from freezing?
Drip water
200
When you should you start to winterize your house?
In the fall
300
rain that freezes when it hits the ground
What is freezing rain?
300
What can you use for slippery surfaces?
What is salt, sand, or non-clump kitty litter
300
Which bizzard caused major flooding?
What is the Blizzard of 1996?
300
What is the danger of not having fuel burning equipment well-ventilated?
What is carbon-monoxide?
300
What is the percentage of drivers that don't winterize their vehicles?
70%
400
a storm with dry, driving snow, strong winds, and intense colde
What is a blizzard?
400
What are 2 alternative heating methods?
What is wood/coal burning stoves and fireplaces?
400
How many blizzards happened in February 2010?
What are 3
400
How should you dress?
In several layers of lightweight clothing
400
What are the 3 major things to check in the winter time?
Batteries, Antifreeze and Tire pressure
500
What is the difference between and advisory, watch, and warning?
Non-life-threatening conditions Winter storm conditions possible within 36-48 hours Life-threatening conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hrs
500
List at least 4 personal documents you should have with you
Medication list, medical info, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies
500
Why is the winterstorm that happened in January 1922 refereed to as the Knickerbocker Storm?
Because the deaths that occurred at the Knickerbocker Theatre when the roof gave away because of all the snow
500
How long should you warm up your vehicle?
At least 3 mins
500
By what percent does the break down rate jump during the cold season?
What is about 30%?