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Category One - Storm essential: functions and personnel that directly support security and safety include, but are not limited to, the snow and ice removal team, utility services, first responders and emergency medical care, weather reporting team, and dining facility and lodging personnel.

Category Two - Mission essential: includes all personnel required for the flying mission of the 366 FW for the day.  These personnel include, but are not limited to, Fighter Squadrons, Airfield and Air Traffic operations, Maintenance Backshops, Munitions/Weapons, MOC, CDC and Youth Center facilities to support these personnel. 

Category Three - General support: personnel that enable the long-term accomplishment of the 366 FW mission, such as non-emergency medical services, non-critical aircraft/airfield systems, and all other programs in the 366 FW. 

Speak with your supervisor or leadership team if you are unsure of your category. 

1.  Be prepared for weather-related emergencies, including power outages.
2.  Stock food that needs no cooking or refrigeration and water stored in clean containers.
3.  Ensure that your cell phone is fully charged.
4.  When planning travel, be aware of current and forecast weather conditions.
5.  Keep an up-to-date emergency kit, including:
   1.  Battery-operated devices, such as a flashlight, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio, and lamps;
   2.  Extra batteries;
   3. First-aid kit and extra medicine;
   4. Baby items; and
   5.  Cat litter or sand for icy walkways.
6.  Protect your family from carbon monoxide (CO).
   1.  Keep grills, camp stoves, and generators out of the house, basement and garage.
   2. Locate generators at least 20 feet from the house.
   3.  Leave your home immediately if the CO detector sounds, and call 911.

1. When planning travel, be aware of current and forecast weather conditions.
2. Avoid traveling when the National Weather Service has issued advisories.
3. If you must travel, inform a friend or relative of your proposed route and expected time of arrival.
4. Follow these safety rules if you become stranded in your vehicle.
   1. Make your vehicle visible to rescuers. Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna, raise the hood (if it is not snowing), and turn on the inside overhead lights (when your engine is running).
   2. Move anything you need from the trunk into the passenger area. Stay with your vehicle unless safety is no more than 100 yards away.
   3. Keep your body warm. Wrap your entire body, including your head, in extra clothing, blankets, or newspapers. Huddle with other people if you can.
   4. Stay awake and stay moving. You will be less vulnerable to cold-related health problems. As you sit, keep moving your arms and legs to improve circulation and stay warmer.
   5. Run the motor (and heater) for about 10 minutes per hour, opening one window slightly to let in air. Make sure that snow is not blocking the exhaust pipe—this will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

1. Service the radiator and maintain antifreeze level.
2. Check your tires’ tread or, if necessary, replace tires with all-weather or snow tires.
3. Keep the gas tank full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.
4. Use a wintertime formula in your windshield washer.
5. Prepare a winter emergency kit to keep in your car in case you become stranded. The kit should include:
   1. Cell phone, portable charger, and extra batteries
   2. Items to stay warm, such as extra hats, coats, mittens, blankets, or sleeping bags
   3. Food and water
   4. Booster cables, flares, tire pump, and a bag of sand or cat litter (for traction)
   5. Compass and maps
   6. Flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries
   7. First-aid kit
   8. Plastic bags (for sanitation)

1. Install weather stripping, insulation, and storm windows.
   Insulate water lines that run along exterior walls.
2. Clean out gutters and repair roof leaks. 
3. Check your heating systems.
   1. Have your heating system serviced professionally to make sure that it is clean, working properly, and ventilated to the outside.
   2. Inspect and clean fireplaces and chimneys.
   3. Have a safe alternate heating source and alternate fuels available.
4. If you do not have a working smoke detector, install one. Test batteries monthly and replace them twice a year.
5. Prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning emergencies.
   1. Install a CO detector to alert you of the presence of the deadly, odorless, colorless gas. Check or change the battery when you change your clocks in the fall and spring.
   2. Learn the symptoms of CO poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.