With heavy snowfall expected in Southcentral Alaska this week, the Red Cross says it's a good time to prepare personal emergency kits.
Alaskans should keep about three days’ worth of supplies, including food and water, on hand for emergencies.
Red Cross of Alaska spokesperson Katie Bender says it's a good idea to keep a first aid kit and blankets handy in both homes and vehicles. In Alaska it's possible to be stranded for days without power due to a storm, so Bender encourages people to be prepared.
“If there is something major that happens with the storm coming through this week, the Red Cross is available,” Bender said. “Volunteers are always on standby in case there's like a major power outage that people need to be out of their homes, we can have shelters available for individuals so they can have a place to stay warm.”
If an extreme case occurs and people are unprepared, the Red Cross encourages people to help their neighbors and to try everything to stay warm until help comes.
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