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Winter Weath​​er 

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​​​The first step to mastering Alaskan winters is to prepare your environment


PREPARE YOUR HOME:

  • Replace old door and window seals for better insulation
  • Clean your roof gutters before winter
  • Cut back tree branches that might fall on your home
  • Routinely have your chimney checked and cleaned
  • Routinely change heating system filters
  • Winterize your spigot and remove water hoses
  • Have ice melt salt on hand to keep walkways ice free
  • Have your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors checked regularly
  • Alaska Home Fire Campaign can help you get new smoke alarms

PREPARE YOUR CAR:

  • Check antifreeze levels and fill
  • Check windshield washer fluid levels
  • Check tire pressure
  • Keep fuel tank at half full to prevent ice buildup in fuel lines and tank
  • Maintain proper fluid levels and regular oil changes

CAR EMERGENCY KIT PREPERATION:

  • Cat litter or sandbags for traction to help if you or someone else is stuck
  • Extra hats, coats, gloves, and blankets.
  • Shovel and window scraper
  • Battery powered radio (hand crank or extra batteries)
  • Flashlight (hand crank or extra batteries)
  • Snacks such as energy bars or dehydrated food
  • Portable battery or butane powered hand warmers
  • Hot Hands or other iron activated heating packet brands
  • Vehicle first aid kit
  • Pocket knife
  • Tow chains or tow ropes
  • Emergency road flares or bright reflective flags or markers
  • Road map of your local area
  • Waterproof matches and cup or small camping pot to melt water
  • If possible, keep a portable backpacking stove with 80/20 blend isobutane/propane fuel can with a small pot for water boiling and cooking

PREPARE YOURSELF:

  • Check coats and snow pants for tears and holes. Patch repair kits can be used to help keep them waterproof
  • Acquire ice cleats or other footwear designed for winter use on snow and ice
  • Have a good winter hat, mittens, boots, and face coverings. Try not to use cotton based clothing as it does not maintain heat well if it gets wet. Look for wool, fur,​ or fleece blends 

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