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SafetyTuesday, November 10

It's Winter Hazards Awareness Week, and officials want your storm kits ready now

The Daily Marquette teamFrom Tuesday’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Nov. 8-14 Winter Hazards Awareness Week. State police say even a routine winter storm can bring snow-covered roads, power outages and hazardous travel. If you haven't built a kit yet, this is your nudge.

Winter Hazards Awareness Week runs Nov. 8-14

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  • Winter Hazards Awareness Week

Sources: Upper Michigan's Source, myupnow.com

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Winter Hazards Awareness WeekNov. 8–14

MSP 8th District Public Information Officer Lt. Ben Eckola said that once a storm hits, you may not be able to get supplies, and some roads might not be passable. Marquette County Emergency Management Director Brian Hummel wants households to talk it through.

“Make sure that you're having a conversation with the other members of your household on this topic, make sure everyone's on the same page.”

Brian Hummel, Marquette County Emergency Management Director
  • Last year: up to four feet of snow in a single event
  • Also stock first aid supplies and flashlights
  • Plan ahead for home and for the car
  • Learn the emergency resources in your community

Your car kit and home kit need different things

KitWhat to pack
CarBlanket, flashlight, shovel, food, sand or kitty litter
HomeNon-perishable food, blankets, water, batteries

Source: Upper Michigan's Source

Sources: Upper Michigan's Source, myupnow.com

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