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I-1.9a L KQ <br /> OLIf JI•cyel�d ill•wuh•I 8y Ky'.I•ar <br /> During a hurricane: <br /> + Remain indoors and consider the following: <br /> - Small interior rooms on the lowest floor and without windows, <br /> - Hallways on the lowest floor away from doors and windows, and <br /> - Rooms constructed with reinforced concrete, brick, or block with no windows. <br /> Blizzard. <br /> If indoors. <br /> • Stay calm and await instructions from the Facility Manager. <br /> + Stay indoors! <br /> + If there is no heat: <br /> - Close off unneeded rooms or areas. <br /> - Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors. <br /> - Cover windows at night. <br /> • Eat and drink. Food provides the body with energy and heat. Fluids prevent <br /> dehydration. <br /> • Wear layers of loose-fitting, light-weight, warm clothing, if available. <br /> If outdoors: <br /> • Find a dry shelter. Cover all exposed parts of the body. <br /> If shelter is not available: <br /> - Prepare a lean-to, wind break, or snow cave for protection from the wind. <br /> - Build a fire for heat and to attract attention. Place rocks around the fire to absorb <br /> and reflect heat. <br /> - Do not eat snow. It will lower your body temperature. Melt it first. <br /> If stranded in a car or truck; <br /> • Stay in the vehicle! <br /> • faun the motor about ten minutes each hour. <br /> • Open the windows a little for fresh air to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. <br /> • Make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked. <br /> • Make yourself visible to rescuers. <br /> - Turn on the dome light at night when running the engine. <br /> - Tie a colored cloth to your antenna or door. <br /> - Raise the hood after the snow stops falling. <br /> • Exercise to keep blood circulating and to keep warm. <br /> 19 <br />