Eugene/Springfield CERT

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With forecasters predicting the potential for severe winter weather across Tennessee starting this weekend, we're urging Tennesseans to create a "go bag" for their vehicles in the event that they must evacuate their homes during a weather-related emergency. What should you include? Here's a list.

-Mobile phone, charger, batteries.
-Blankets/sleeping bags.
-Flashlight with extra batteries.
-First-aid kit.
-Petty cash.
-Copies of important papers.
-High-calorie, non-perishable food.
-Extra clothing to keep dry.
-Large empty can to use as emergency toilet, tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels.
-Small can and waterproof matches to melt snow for drinking water.
-Sack of sand or cat litter for traction.
-Shovel.
-Windshield scraper and brush.
-Tool kit.
-Tow rope.
-Battery booster cables.
-Water container.
-Candle and matches to provide light and in an emergency, lifesaving heat.
-Compass and road maps. Don’t depend on mobile devices with limited battery life.

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Fall weather has set in! With changing road conditions, make sure your vehicle emergency kit is up to speed. 🚗🛠️

Pack essentials like blankets, a flashlight, water, snacks, a first-aid kit, and a phone charger. Always check the weather for your route and use Tripcheck.com or call 511 for road conditions. 🌧️❄️

Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, here is your suggested checklist:

✔️ Phone charger, warm clothes, blankets
✔️ First aid kit, bottled water and nonperishable snacks
✔️ Jumper cables, flashlight with batteries, road flares
✔️ Ice scraper, shovel, tire chains if needed
✔️ Winterize your vehicle, keep a full tank of gas and a spare tire.