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Emergency Planning & Preparedness

Basic Winter Weather Information

The Kearney Area can be prone to severe winter. Check the weather forecast and know what kind of weather you may encounter. Keep an emergency kit available for power outages and other weather-caused emergencies.

  • Try to avoid driving when conditions include sleet, freezing rain, heavy snow, or dense fog
  • Protect yourself from frostbite and hypothermia by wearing warm, loose-fitting lightweight clothing in several layers.
  • Keep a disaster kit in your car as well as your home
    • In your car, make sure to include blankets, gloves, and other specialty items that relate to the cold that will help in the even of being stranded
  • Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain
  • Do not park in snow routes, or towing/ticketing may be enforced under emergency snow conditions
    • Check snow routes here 

Keep an emergency kit for your car...

An emergency car kit may include:

  • battery-powered radio and flashlight
    • extra batteries
  • blanket
  • booster/jumper cables
  • fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)
  • first aid kit with manual
  • bottled water and non-perishable high energy foods
    • ie: granola bars, raisins, peanut butter
  • maps, shovel, flares
  • tire repair kit and pump
Know the Difference

Winter Storm Outlook
Winter storm conditions are possible in the next 2 to 5 days.

Winter Weather Advisory
Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. When caution is used, these situations should not be life threatening.

Winter Storm Watch
Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. People in a watch area should review their winter storm plans and stay informed about weather conditions.

Winter Storm Warning
Life-­threatening, severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours. People in a warning area should take precautions immediately.

UNK policy on snow removal lots and snow emergency regulations:

 There will be NO PARKING allowed in Commuter (yellow) only lots from midnight to 6:00 a.m., November 1st to April 1st. 

In the event of snow during a time in which parking is allowed, a SNOW EMERGENCY will be declared, at which time there will be NO PARKING in Commuter (yellow), or Employee (blue). Signs may be posted and Residence Halls will be notified if possible. It will be the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle to watch weather conditions and take appropriate steps.

Snow Removal Lots will be enforced during all breaks.

Make sure you and your car care prepared properly  

Nebraska Department of Roads 

Red Cross tips on how to prepare for snow 
 

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