OCEMA
Ogle County Emergency Management Agency
email:
eoc@oglecounty.org
Phone: 815-732-6666 Ext. 289
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OCEMA Ogle County Emergency Management Agency email:
eoc@oglecounty.org |
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During a Winter Storm and Extreme Cold
Listen to the radio or television for weather reports and emergency information. Dress for the season.
When At Home
 | Stay indoors as much as possible. | ||||||||
| Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Remove layers to avoid overheating, perspiration and subsequent chill. | ||||||||
| Conserve fuel if necessary by keeping you house cooler than normal. temporarily "close off" heat to some rooms. | ||||||||
| Hang blankets over windows at night (let the sun shine in during the day). Stuff cracks around doors with rugs, newspapers, towels or other such material. | ||||||||
| When using alternative heat from a fireplace, wood stove, space heater, etc., use safeguards and ensure proper ventilation. | ||||||||
| Refuel kerosene heaters outside and keep them at least three feet away from flammable objects. | ||||||||
| If you have no heat, close off unneeded rooms and place towels or rags under the doors. Cover windows at night. | ||||||||
| Eat to supply heat and drink non-alcoholic beverages to avoid dehydration. | ||||||||
| If your water pipes freeze:
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| Move animals to sheltered areas. |
| Haul extra feed to nearby feeding areas. |
| Have a water supply available. Most animal deaths in winter storms occur from dehydration. |
