Notification Statements / Actions For SNOW ROUTES Personnel During Hazardous Weather Conditions & I. Decision for Early Release: WINTER SURVIVAL “EARLY RELEASE FOR NON-MISSION ESSENTIAL PER- SONNEL WILL BE AT * HRS.” - Classes continue as originally scheduled unless canceled by the DF, CW, AD. - Close Community Center activities including BX, Commissary, and Service Station at * hrs - Child Development and Youth Center begin to close, however, appropriate essential caregivers must remain until last child is picked up by parent/guardian.
II. Decision for Late Reporting: Wind Speed “Classes will begin at 0900L and follow the USAFA Inclement (mph) Weather Schedule of Calls. Mission Essential personnel should contact ME leadership for reporting instructions. Non- C a 5 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 l
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12. *DO NOT fall asleep with the engine running. TV STATIONS / DENVER ------5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 1 13. *Melt snow for drinking water. DO NOT eat snow. Melt it first. KCNC Ch 4 CBS 4 0 9 8 6 4 9 6 2 6 0 2 14. Prepare to survive for a minimum of 48 hours. KMGH Ch 7 ABC KUSA Ch 9 NBC 15. Eat available foods to help produce heat. ------5 5 4 3 3 1 16. Keep a journal. 5 5 5 4 4 3 1 9 9 2 5 8 6 5 6 3 17. CONSERVE STRENGTH. COMMAND CENTER AUTOMATED 18. GO THROUGH THIS LIST ONCE EACH HOUR. NOTIFICATION SYSTEM ------333-6249 - 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 4 3 2 (*Most Important) 6 5 4 2 8 6 3 0 5 8 0 0 ACADEMY ROAD CONDITIONS 333-2800 5
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USAFA SEVEN DAY FORECAST i nut WHAT TO DO https://hwas.usafa.edu/weather/sevenday.cfm e ------8 7 7 7 7 7 6 5 5 3 CLOSURES & DELAYS 6 s 0 8 6 4 2 0 3 8 0 0 WHEN TRAPPED OUTDOORS 7 1. DON'T PANIC - Build a fire, Sit Down, Stay Calm, THINK http://www.flashalertcs.net/closures-cats.html 2. MAINTAIN YOUR BODY TEMPERATURE. ------VEHICLE SURVIVAL KIT - 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 5 3 Add layers of clothing, eat heat-producing foods (carbohydrates), 6 7 6 4 2 9 7 3 4 6 5 find or build a shelter that will protect you from the rain and wind. (Mandatory Survival Items) 9 Drink warm liquids. 3. USE THE FIRE to dry clothing, heat water, signal, and help 1. Blankets (wool preferred) or sleeping bags. ------9 9 9 8 8 8 8 7 7 4 maintain your morale. 2. Heat source (candle, sterno, non-propane backpacker stove). 6 5 3 1 9 6 4 0 6 1 0 4. PREVENT DEHYDRATION - Drink water (3-4 quarts per day). 3. Matches and lighter. 2 DON'T EAT SNOW! Melt it first. 4. Food - high carbohydrates, candy bars, raisins, dried fruit, 5. PREVENT HYPOTHERMIA - Watch out for cold/wet/windy peanut butter, peanuts, etc. conditions that cause massive heat loss. 5. Extra clothing - wool gloves, hat, coat, pants, scarf. 6. DO NOT TRAVEL - Stay put and wait for rescue forces to find 6. Flashlight - with extra batteries. you. 7. Large plastic garbage bags. - Use signal mirror, whistle, or flares to attract attention to 7. SIGNAL 8. Red or Orange material for antenna signal. yourself. 9. Coffee can for all small items and to melt snow for water. 8. DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE - Rescuers WILL FIND YOU! DO: Review Snow Route Map at link below: VEHICLE EQUIPMENT • Adhere to Late Reporting Instruction’s (This gives CE time to Sunglasses Personal Medications Shovel (entrenching tool) clear the primary routes) Tool Kit Brightly Colored Tarp Reflective Triangles Maintain 500-foot distance from all snow removal vehicles Ice Scraper Tire Chains that fit Carbon Monoxide Detector Reduce speed during inclement weather by 10-15 mph Tow Strap Come-Along Winch Sand or Gravel for traction Jumper Cables Emergency Road Flares Mobile Phone Charger DO NOT: Go around closed snow gates Keep This in Your Car and/or Wallet at All Times PT on roads during snow removal operations Leave vehicles in parking lots for extended periods of time in non-designated overnight parking areas