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PLAN NOW, SAVE WORRY LATER Always be prepared, Page 10 Even dry winters can pack a punch Winter pet safety, Page 11 How to keep your critter warm and dry Kits for every disaster, Page 12 Take winter by storm with gear list Keep calm and carry on, Page 14 Stayin’ alive at Carmichael’s, page 14 Prepare on a shoestring, Page 15 Thrifty ways to stay safe, gather resources PUBLISHED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE SNOQUALMIE VALLEY RECORD GET READY for

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Plan now, save worry later

Always be prepared, Page 10Even dry winters can pack a punch

Winter pet safety, Page 11How to keep your critter warm and dry

Kits for every disaster, Page 12Take winter by storm with gear list

Keep calm and carry on, Page 14Stayin’ alive at Carmichael’s, page 14

Prepare on a shoestring, Page 15Thrifty ways to stay safe, gather resources

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When it comes to winter disasters, make a plan ahead of time and avoid risky choices

By Seth truScottEditor

The last few months have seen exceptionally dry weather in the Cascade foothills. But Mother Nature often has tricks in store.

Even though this winter is predicted to be mostly mild, Bob Rowe, Snoqualmie Fire Chief, stresses that it’s important to start thinking about preparedness early.

It’s the neutral years, he says, that historically have had the really big storms.

“There’s always anomalies,” he says. This year saw odd patterns—drought in the Northwest, record numbers of tornadoes in the east. So you can’t take an easy winter for granted, Rowe says.

“We can’t stress preparedness enough,” he added.Whether it’s a wet winter or a dry one, there is usually at least

one serious weather event every winter in Western Washington, says Josie Williams, spokeswoman for Eastside Fire and Rescue.

“Even if it’s not serious, it does put a stop to people’s activities,” she says. “Sometimes it’s just not safe to go out.”

The winter of 2012 was a doozie. During the Martin Luther King, Jr., weekend, the Valley endured a three-or-four day black-out, the result of an ice storm that shattered trees, downed power lines and closed major roads for days. It came in the wake of a snowstorm that snarled local routines days earlier.

The massive ice storm of January 2012 challenged local authorities in several ways. The city of Snoqualmie worked with the just-opened YMCA to open an emergency shelter, which posed hurdles as there was no generator there at the time. With Snoqualmie Parkway and Highway 202 closed between Snoqualmie and Fall City, neighborhoods became more isolated. Gas stations and stores saw lines form for essentials like gasoline.

The January storm wasn’t as bad, though, as the Election Day storm of 2006, which shut down power for some Valley residents for nearly two weeks.

Thinking aheadWilliams, who lives in Fall City, went nine days without power

in the 2006 storm.“Every day, we had to get gas for the generator,” she recalls.When a disaster happens, it’s often too late to stock up. When

Williams went to the supermarket during the 2006 outage, she noticed that essentials like candles were often sold out.

“You’re competing with everybody else during these times,” she says. You can save yourself a lot of trouble by planning and shopping early. It’s important to store extra water, food, flashlights and other essentials well ahead of time.

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the scale of a disaster, and the need to react. Some thinking ahead of time is well worth it.

“Think about what you’re going to need on a camping trip,” Williams advises. “These are the kinds of things you have to fall back on.”

“The biggest issue is the attitude that ‘it won’t happen to me,’”

Rowe said. “People say it only happens to faraway places. It doesn’t happen to my family.” But the reality is that disasters do happen here.

Planning, getting a kit ready, gathering supplies are vital to being ready for the possible.

“Plan to let each other know you’re safe and where you’re at,” Rowe said.

A warm coat, good set of shoes, a list of medication, are a good starting point. See our full list on pages 12-13 for kit ideas.

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Indoor or outdoor, pets need protection from the elements

As you stock up on winter supplies for yourself and your

family, give a thought to any four-legged family members. Dogs, cats, horses and other animals need many of the same things people do in the winter, and a little more atten-tion. Just like people, dogs and cats can be more susceptible to sickness in the winter.

Pets should limit their time outdoors, even if they are out-door animals. A consistently wet coat can keep an animal cold, even if the temperature rises, so all pets should have a warm, dry shelter that’s out of the wind.

Whether they’re indoor

or outdoor, when an animal comes inside, gently towel-dry, or even blow-dry their coats.

Also, check their feet for clumps of ice or snow between their toes, damage to their foot pads, and so on. Watch for frostbite, which appears as reddish, white or gray skin that’s flaking off.

A dirty, matted coat pro-vides very little warmth, so keep your pets well groomed. Brush them frequently to remove mats, and only bathe them when necessary. Bathing can remove some of the oils in the coat that help provide insulation, so should be done less often during the winter. Also, never allow a bathed animal outside for more than a few minutes, until its coat is completely dry.

Keeping warm in colder weather takes more energy,

so pets may need extra food, especially those that stay out-side.

Hydration is just as impor-tant in the winter months, so make sure fresh drinking water—not snow—is always available.

Cold floors can also give animals a chill, so make sure

they have blankets and beds to lie on.

If pets are staying in the garage, be sure to store anti-freeze and other chemicals out of their reach, and clean up any spills. Antifreeze can kill dogs and cats, even in small amounts.

Also, before starting your

car, knock on the hood or honk the horn. Cats and kit-tens sometimes crawl under cars to nap on the warm engine, so be sure they’re all cleared out before starting the engine. Do this for cars parked outdoors, too.

Leaving your pet alone in a car, summer or win-ter, is always a bad idea. Temperatures can be extreme, and if you leave the engine running, carbon monoxide poisoning becomes a risk.

Save space in your disaster-preparedness kit for the crit-ters, too.

PAWS, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (www.paws.org), recommends the following items for each pet in your disaster kit:

Minimum of three days’ •worth of food, water and medications for each pet — enough for the same number of days you planned for in your fam-ily kit. Food and water bowls•Can opener•Carriers for each small •animal, leashes and col-

lars for each larger dogCat litter and litter box•Familiar blankets and •towels, for bedding and to calm the animals.Toys and treats, also to •keep pets calmWritten instructions for •each animal, in case you need to leave them with someone.

A pet first-aid kit is also recommended. You can buy one at a pet supply store, or create your own, with the fol-lowing: •Conformingbandage•Absorbentgauzepads•Absorbentgauzeroll•Cottontippedapplicators•Antisepticwipes•Emollientcream•Tweezersandscissors•Instantcoldpack•Latexdisposablegloves•Properfittingmuzzle• First aid book for cats

and/or dogs.Keep each pet collared,

with identification tags. Also consider microchipping your pets for more permanent identification.

Winter safety for your pets

Animals need shelter from winter storms, plus food and water. Never allow a bathed animal outside until its coat is dry.

Fill sandbags when you need themWhen high water threatens, residents can protect their

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Take Winter By Storm, a preparedness organization for Western Washington, urges residents take three important steps to get ready for severe weather.

Step one: Create an emer-gency preparedness kit with at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food and water for your home and office. Kits pre-pared for vehicle road travel and winter weather evacuation go-kits are also advised.

Step two: Make a plan and practice the plan with your family and those who depend on you.

Step three: Stay informed and know the weather approaching so you are pre-pared for whatever Mother Nature throws our way.

The Take Winter By Storm website offers a number of resources. The site includes preparedness checklists, communication plans and emergency con-tact cards in multiple lan-guages, plus links to fore-

casts and important roads and transit hotlines.

Share these tips with family, friends, neighbors, and community members to help them get prepared, too.

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Basic disaster

supplies kitA basic emergency supply kit can include the following recom-mended items:• Water—one gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation.• A three-day supply of non-perishable food• A battery- or crank-powered radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with a tone alert; extra batteries for both• Flashlight and extra batteries• First aid kits• Whistle to signal for help

• Dust mask to filter contaminated aid• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter in place• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities• Can opener for food

• Local maps• A cell phone with chargers, an inverter or a solar charger.

Additional suppliesOnce you have gathered the sup-plies for a basic emergency kit, you may want to consider adding the following items:• Prescription medications and

glasses• Infant formula and diapers• Pet food and extra water for your pet• Cash or traveler’s checks and change• Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records in a waterproof,

portable container. You can use the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) (PDF - 977Kb) devel-oped by Operation Hope, FEMA and Citizen Corps to help you organize your information.• Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or free information from the Take Winter By Storm website, http://takewin-terbystorm.org.• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider addi-tional bedding if you live in a cold-weather climate.• Complete change of clothing including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a cold-weather climate.• Household chlorine bleach and a medicine dropper. When diluted at a ratio of one part bleach to nine parts water, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gal-lon of water. Do not use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.• Fire extinguisher• Matches in a waterproof con-tainer• Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items• Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils• Paper and pencil• Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children.

Directions:Print out a card for every member of your household and for all of your preparedness sites. Fill in your emergency contact information. Carry this card with you and keep one in your preparedness kit, home communication center, automobile and at your place of work or school to reference in the event of an emergency.

Police: 9-1-1 or

Fire: 9-1-1 or

Ambulance: 9-1-1 or

Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222

Healthcare Provider:

Insurance Provider:

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Name:

Address:

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Cell Phone:

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Car auto kitThis includes items necessary to main-tain your car in an emergency, or the number of people who can fit in your car if you are stuck.• Oil• Transmission fluid• Windshield wiper fluid• Gas can• De-icer• Flares• Panty hose, for use as a spare belt• Spare keys• Copy of auto insurance documents• Tent• Sleeping bag

First aid kitIn any emergency, a family member or you yourself may suffer an injury. If you have these basic first aid supplies you are better prepared to help your loved ones when they are hurt.Knowing how to treat minor injuries can make a difference in an emergency. You may consider taking a first aid class, but simply having the following things can help you stop bleeding, prevent infection and assist in decontamina-tion:• Two pairs of latex or other sterile gloves if you are allergic to latex• Sterile dressings to stop bleeding• Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic tow-elettes• Antibiotic ointment• Burn ointment• Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes

• Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as gen-eral decontaminant• Thermometer• Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You should periodically rotate medi-cines to account for expiration dates.• Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and suppliesNon-prescription drugs:• Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever• Anti-diarrhea medication• Antacid• LaxativeOther first aid supplies:

• Scissors• Tweezers• Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant

Supplies for unique needsRemember the unique needs of your family members, including growing children, when making your emergency supply kit and family emergency plan.For Baby:FormulaDiapersBottlesPowdered milkMedicationsMoist towelettesDiaper rash ointmentFor more information about the care and feed-ing of infants and young children during an emergency, visit the California Dept. of Public Health website.For adults:Denture needsContact lenses and suppliesExtra eye glassesAsk your doctor about storing prescription medications such as heart and high blood pres-sure medication, insulin and other prescription drugs.If you live in a cold climate, you must think about warmth. It is possible that you will not have heat. Think about your clothing and bed-ding supplies. Be sure to include one complete change of clothing and shoes per person, including a jacket or coat, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt.Source: FEMA

Directions:Print out a card for every member of your household and for all of your preparedness sites. Fill in your emergency contact information. Carry this card with you and keep one in your preparedness kit, home communication center, automobile and at your place of work or school to reference in the event of an emergency.

Police: 9-1-1 or

Fire: 9-1-1 or

Ambulance: 9-1-1 or

Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222

Healthcare Provider:

Insurance Provider:

Utilities (gas, electricity, water):

Name:

Address:

Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Cell Phone:

Local Contact

Name:

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Getting your home ready for winter

Your house is more than just an investment: It’s your home. So natu-rally, you’ll want to take good care of it.Take the time to prepare your home prior to the oncoming cold weather. Ready everything for the cold months ahead.• Create and follow a weatherization/risk management plan for your home or property to minimize storm impacts and follow each year at the beginning of storm season.• Conduct annual reviews of your property insurance to understand and address coverage needs. Ask about flood insurance or coverage for sewer/storm drain back-up.• Complete a detailed home inventory of your possessions and keep in a safe place away from your home (like a safe deposit box). You can find a downloadable form at TakeWinterByStorm.org.roof, attic and Gutters• Check your roof for loose, missing, worn, or damaged shingles and make sure flashing is secure around vents and chimneys to eliminate flying debris and reduce the chance of possible water damage.• Inspect the insulation in your attic and crawl space. Seal areas around recessed lights, the attic hatch, and plumbing vents that may be allowing warm air from the living space below to enter the attic.• Gutters should be clean, properly aligned, and securely attached. Inspect gutters a few times during the fall and winter months, especially if there are many trees around your house. Gutters and downspouts should direct water away from the foundation, as well as away from walkways and driveways, so that they do not become slippery or icy.outside walls, Framing and Foundation• Check soffits, siding, brick walls, trim, and flashing for damage, looseness, warping, and decay.• Look for termite damage and signs of other insects or rodents.• Check foundations for signs of settling, such as bulging or shifting. Have a professional inspect cracks more than 1/8-inch wide.• Learn more at takewinterbystorm.org.

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Those of you who have lived here for a while have seen a few pretty significant floods and power outages. We’ve been through the last 10 years’ worth of them

with you at the store. We like to think we’re getting better at the emergency event rodeo (although it would be just fine not having another ride any time soon). We thought we might give you a retailers perspective. Don’t get the wrong idea, we love to help folks, and yes, sales are good. But emergencies are hard on everyone, especially if you’re scrambling.

If the power goes out, we close the store temporarily until we can establish emergency operating procedures. Then we round up all the male cord ends and put them behind the counter (back feeding your panel is dangerous and illegal).

Next we put up the “Carbon Monoxide and Backfeeding Kills” sign with the skull and cross bones on it. Now we are more or less ready for the onslaught of folks shopping for their unscheduled camping trip.

Levels of preparation vary greatly. Some folks are pretty much set. They have laid in the necessary systems and or sup-plies, have done some planning, and are in “Keep Calm and Carry On” mode. On the other end of the preparedness scale are those who are in “Now Panic and Freak Out” mode. They have little to nothing for the situation, and haven’t spent much time thinking about it.

In a perfect world everyone would have a fully functional backup power source. The reality is that many do not. They are expensive and require diligent maintenance to remain opera-tional. There are many far more economical items that can make your life manageable until power is restored. The key is to have them on hand. You can find great emergency prepared-ness information on many sites.

As prepared retailers, we always try to have a deep supply of emergency event “greatest hits” items. However, they are gone quickly. Reordering is difficult to impossible. Ordering systems may not be functional, and all stores in a region are pulling from the same distribution warehouses. Supplies are gone quickly, transportation is limited, and routes may not be open.

If you’ve ever been in search of these items during a weather event or outage, you’ve had lots of company. Yes, there can be certain level of camaraderie, but tempers also flare. In big, lengthy events things sometimes get downright nasty. So do yourself, your family and friends, your community emergency personnel, and yes your local retailers a favor. Be prepared!

Wendy’s hot power outage (and just plain don’t like to be cold) tip. A hot water bottle in bed at night (make sure it is in good shape or you’ll be soaked) makes an amazing dif-ference in staying warm and toasty. Try it!

• Carmichael’s is at 8150 Falls Ave., Snoqualmie.

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Q: What’s the number one thing that Carmichael’s True Value owner Wendy Thomas sells during winter storms? A: Coffee makers that don’t need electricity to brew the morn-ing’s vital caffein-ated beverage.

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In case of bad storms or weather-related disasters, homeown-ers should be thinking ahead about how to stay mobile, warm and safe.

“You want to be prepared for the worst,” said ACE Store Manager Chris McCartney, a veteran of 20 Valley winters, includ-ing snow storms, floods and prolonged power outages.

Storms often mean a run on the store, so smart shoppers will stock up ahead on everything from de-icer to emergency lamps. When gear and supplies are organized and stored in a safe, dry place, homeowners can be ready for Mother Nature.

Get together with your family and make a list, ACE staff say. Find a place in the pantry or back of the garage, and safely store needed goods. Water is a must. Some neighborhoods are on elec-tric wells. When the power goes down, so does the water supply.

Besides ‘people food,’ ACE staff emphasized putting aside extra pet food to ensure animals don’t go hungry during outages or other disasters that may cause disruption in supply chains.

The store’s emergency car kit list includes items that save time and trouble during winter travel. An extra bag of cat litter can also be the ticket (out/home) when your car gets stuck in a snowy ditch.

Chemical heating pads and glow sticks can provide light and heat without batteries.

Also, make sure to use camp stoves and grills safely. Residents should never use coal- or gas-powered items inside the home, as the carbon monoxide they give off is deadly.

ACE also recommends foam faucet covers and heat tape to prevent frozen pipes and water leaks. Don’t forget about pipes from well houses to the home, as well.

Winterization should also include treatments to gasoline engines in the boat or RV to prevent cold damage.

Outdoor funWinter brings opportunity for adventure. ACE carries a full

selection of sporting goods for families’ camping, hunting and fishing needs.

Camping goods can also come in handy during storms and power outages.

Old and new products, from emergency thermal blankets and Sterno cans to lamps and hatchets, make roughing it a bit easier.

Some customers swear by oil lamps over battery-powered lamps. Oil burns brightly and lasts longer.

The store also carries a hand-cranked LED lamp that lasts for up to 12 hours after a firm cranking.

ACE makes an extra effort to stay staffed and stock inven-tory during big winter events.

“We make an extra effort to make sure everybody’s here,” McCartney said. “We’ve got committed people. They under-stand we’ll be here, we’ll keep operations running.”

At need, a regional warehouse keeps supplies running.“I tell them what we need, they make it happen,” McCartney

said. “ACE is the helpful place. That’s what we’re here for—everybody at the ACE warehouse also understands and sup-ports that whole philosophy.”

• North Bend ACE Hardware is located at 330 Main Ave S. Call the store at (425) 888-1242.

North Bend ACE assistant manager Niel shows part of the selection of winter auto care items.

Preparedness on a budgetYou don’t have to break the budget to prepare for the

types of natural disasters that can happen in your area. The following are easy ways to get ready for nature’s events in a thrifty manner.

Create your own personalized list. You may not need everything included in “ready-made” kits and there may be additional items you need based on your personal situation. For example, if you have pets, you may need special items. Don’t forget to have supplies in your car and at work.

Look around your home first for items you can place in your kit using the personalized list you create. You may be surprised how many items you already have around your home that just need to be pulled together.

Budget emergency preparedness items as a “normal” expense. Even $20 a month can go a long way to helping you be ready.

Buy one preparedness item each time you go to the gro-cery store.

Save by shopping sales. Make use of coupons and shop at stores with camping supplies and used goods.

Test your emergency preparedness kit every 6 months. Only replace and cycle through those items that have a shelf life (such as water, food, batteries).

You may want to test the radio and flashlight at the same time to make sure they are in working order. Use Daylight Savings dates as your preparedness test reminder dates.

Store water in safe containers. You don’t have to buy more expensive bottled water, but make sure any containers you use for water storage are safe and disinfected.

Request preparedness items as gifts. We all receive gift we don’t need or use. What if your friends and family members gave you gifts that could save your life? Don’t forget to pro-tect them by sending preparedness gifts their way, too.

Think ahead. You are more likely to save money if you can take your time with focused and strategic shopping. It’s when everyone is at the store right before a storm hits that you might buy things in urgency. Use a list to avoid duplicat-ing items when you are stressed or panicked.

Trade one night out to fund your family emergency preparedness kit. For example, taking a family of four to the movies can cost upwards of $80-$100. Just one night of sacrifice could fund a family emergency preparedness kit.

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After last year’s multiple-day power-outage, EFR stresses the need to be careful about carbon monoxide. If people are using kerosene heaters or stoves, they need to ensure they are used in a well-ventilated area.

EFR is concerned that people who keep extra gasoline may end up inadvertently creating fire dangers.

The same warning goes for families who rely on candles during outages. If you need to leave the room, put out the candle; don’t leave it burning unattended, as that could lead to a fire.

During a disasterIt’s important to pay attention

to the emergency announce-ments, evacuation orders and signs that say when roads are

closed. When floods come, fire-fighters have to put themselves in harm’s way to help people who underestimate the danger.

You should never try to drive or walk through flooded areas. There’s a chance that hidden pit-falls await below what looks like shallow waters.

Driving past a flood barricade is a poor choice, there’s a chance you may not get back—or that someone else may not get back

because they have to come save you.

Rowe stresses the acronym, TADD: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

“We rescue numerous people off the tops of their cars,” Rowe said. “Because they do an illegal maneuver, I have to put my crew in harm’s way.”

It’s much better for everyone if you park your car on high ground and wait for floodwaters to recede.

The firefighters can’t force anyone to evacuate in a flood, and it’s common for some experienced residents to try to ride them out. But if they expe-rience a medical issue or need rescuing, that also becomes a dangerous situation. Rowe asks residents to raise fuel and chemicals out of harm’s way as well.

Both the cities of North Bend and Snoqualmie broad-cast travel restrictions on the local emergency radio channel, AM 1650.

The Snoqualmie Emergency Operations Center ([email protected] or (425) 888-5911) is open during local emergencies and disasters to provide information to the public as needed or requested.

Citizens may contact the EOC to request specific infor-mation or find out about com-munity resources that may be available during an emergency. However, for personal emer-gency assistance, dial 9-1-1.

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