Forecasts say that in the night from Friday to Saturday to residents of new York should wait until this winter. Precipitation in the form of snow in some areas will reach 6 inches. This means that soon the temperature will also fall. Ahead of the frost, ice and snow storms. From 2005 to 2012 in new York city annually, has recorded about 15 deathsassociated with cold weather and snow drifts. How severe will the coming winter is not yet known, therefore, the authorities of new York to remind residents about the need to prepare for the winter season and ahead to worry about their safety. Here are some tips from the authorities that will help you:
- Possible stay indoors during severe weather conditions or threat of the cold.
- Follow the weather forecasts and don’t forget to get provisions before the snowfalls and severe frosts.
- Avoid driving during snow storms, ice and other severe weather conditions.
- Leaving on business, to shop or to work, dress warm, no matter how much time you are going to spend on the street.
- When dressing, try to close the areas of skin: hands, gloves, neck – scarf, head — cap and a hood.
- Very carefully navigate in the ice. It would be useful to put on the shoes of a special device, locking the slide.
- If the winter in your house suddenly turned off the hot water or heat do not wait for the repair of a breakdown, you must inform the landlord and if the problem persists – call 311.
- Make sure your house has smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
- Do not forget about their relatives, especially the elderly. Namedevice neighbors and friends, they may need your help.
- Do not stay indifferent to unfamiliar people. If by chance you saw a homeless person or someone in need of assistance, call 311 and report it. Department staff will ensure that assistance was provided in a timely manner.
- Take care of your Pets, keeping them warm in extreme cold.
