East/S.E. #Nebraska
Plz rethink going out #NYE & opt to stay home. The conditions will be down right dangerous & even life threatening. IF you insist, at the very least take thick blankets, warm clothes, charged cells & a survival kit with you.
Predicted snowfall amounts. Besides the above have battery cables, a mini shovel, cat liter/sand for traction & a headlamp, flashlight. Let someone know where you're going & what route.
#Snow#Nebraska
Wear or have thick gloves, hats, scarves & several pair of winter socks with you. [wool? thermal?] & heavy duty snow boots. No high heeled boots ladies....we're talking frost bite. Warmth is key!
If you have 1? Throw in a flashlight or head lamp that also has the red blinking light. In white out conditions it's easier to spot. Or tie something bright to your antenna. Bright orange/red any color that will "pop" in snow.
Before I head back to #Boulder, #Nebraska, here's the forecast laid out by the Omaha #NWS. Please think before you go out tonight or tomorrow because breathing will make your lungs burn/hurt outside.
O'Neill....don't go out tonight, Not with an expected 32 below wind chill. It will only take minutes for frost bite then hypothermia to set it. Don't risk it.
Prep to go...
Charge cell phones, pack chargers
Include power pack [if you have 1]
Get prepped to go. Including pets.
Gather meds, insurance papers, anything you'll need.
If there's time take quick vids of all rooms in home. Include drawers/closets. Any upgrades. Do the outside of home, all sides. Don't forget sheds/garage/attic take pics/vids there too.
Charge cell phones & pack chargers
Get prepped to go. Including pets.
Gather meds, insurance papers
Check if all neighbors are up. Lights on?
Check any elderly neighbors...they may not know.
Off to take them with you...plz? Some don't drive.
If car is in garage, back it out and turn it around so you're heading out. Throw to go gear in. Know how to open garage door manually. [power goes out when poles/lines go down]
I've had a couple of people ask me tonight about the communication towers. I've done a "today" overview of what they went thru. Plus a close up...I'm happy to say, they all look like they're hang'n in there!
Extreme fire behavior in Branch IV with afternoon S-SW winds. Those of you in this & the surrounding area of Branch IV need to be hyper vigilant today b/c your life could depend on it. The wind can turn fires in a second so do not let your guard down.
Yes...I know what you're thinking. You don't even know where Branch IV...well you will. I want everyone in [or who knows someone in] this dangerous erratic area to keep these maps handy. Ok?
There are 3. One that shows Branch 4, the PIO & the Evac area map.