If indoors:

• Stay calm and await instructions from the Emergency Coordinator or the designated official.
• Stay indoors
• If there is no heat:
  • Close off unneeded rooms or areas
  • Stuff towels or rags in cracks under doors
  • Cover windows at night
• Eat and drink. Food provides the body with energy and heat. Fluids prevent dehydration
• Wear layers of loose-fitting, light-weight, warm clothing, if available.

If outdoors:

• Find a dry shelter. Cover all exposed parts of the body
• If shelter is not available:
  • Prepare a lean-to, wind break, or snow cave for protection from the wind
  • Build a fire for heat and to attract attention. Place rocks around the fire to absorb and reflect heat
  • Do not eat snow. It will lower your body temperature. Melt it first

If stranded in a car or truck:

• Stay in the vehicle!
• Run the motor about ten minutes each hour. Open the windows a little for fresh air to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked.
• Make yourself visible to rescuers:
  • Turn on the dome light at night when running the engine
  • Tie a colored cloth to you antenna or door
  • Raise the hood after the snow stops falling
• Exercise to keep blood circulating and to keep warm