DOVER, DELAWARE (2/16/2015) Dover police offer these tips for coping with the cold weather:
What to have
- Water—At least a 3-day supply; one gallon per person per day
- Food—At least a 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food
Flashlight - Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
- Extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
- Cellphone with chargers
- Family and emergency contact information
- Extra cash
- Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
- Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
- Tools/supplies for securing your home
- Sand, rock salt or non-clumping kitty litter to make walkways and steps less slippery
- Warm coats, gloves or mittens, hats, boots and extra blankets and warm clothing for all household members
- Ample alternate heating methods such as fireplaces or wood or coal-burning stoves
Other tips
- Routinely check on elderly family and neighbors
- Bring all pets indoors
- Turn faucets on a low drip to prevent freezing of pipes
- If pipes are frozen, do not use a blow torch or other flame source to thaw them.
Delaware cold sets record; deep snow on the way