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2024 Hennepin County All -Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan <br />Volume 2 — Hazard Inventory <br />over a quarter inch of ice accumulation is expected. These situations may lead to damage and power <br />outages, in addition to dangerous or impossible travel. <br />If a severe ice storm is expected with other winter hazards, especially snow, the NWS may cover all hazards <br />under a Winter Storm Warning. Similarly, lesser ice accumulations with lighter accumulating snow may be <br />covered under a Winter Weather Advisory. <br />4.3.13.11. Critical values and thresholds <br />Ice storm or Winter Storm Warnings will be issued when over % inch of ice accumulation is expected. <br />Damage to trees, along with power outages, increase dramatically after %" of ice accumulation. <br />4.3.13.12. Preparedness <br />Because ice storms are likely to disrupt power and disable local transportation routes, before the storm <br />strikes, homes, offices, and vehicles should be stocked with needed supplies. At home or work, primary <br />concerns are loss of heat, power and telephone service, and a shortage of supplies in prolonged or <br />especially severe and disruptive events. <br />Essential Supplies <br />• Flashlight and extra batteries <br />• Battery -powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio to receive emergency information. <br />• Extra food and water such as dried fruit, nuts and granola bars, and other food requiring no <br />cooking or refrigeration. <br />• Extra prescription medicine <br />• Baby items such as diapers and formula <br />• First -aid supplies <br />• Heating fuel <br />• Emergency heat source: properly ventilated fireplace, wood stove, or space heater <br />• Fire extinguisher, smoke alarm; test smoke alarms once a month to ensure they work properly. <br />• Extra pet food and warm shelter for pets <br />• Back-up generator (optional) but never run a generator in an enclosed space. <br />• Carbon monoxide detector <br />• Outside vents should be clear of leaves, and debris, and cleared of snow after the storm. <br />4.3.13.13. Mitigation <br />Education and Awareness Programs <br />• Vehicle fleet crews and others who spend substantial time on the road should be familiar with <br />NWS warning products, jurisdictions, and be familiar with how to obtain pertinent information. <br />All professional drivers should carry winter weather survival supplies. <br />• Members of the general public should understand the risks posed by winter storms, and should <br />review the information available at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/weather-awareness- <br />prepared ness/Pages/wi nter-sto rms.aspx. <br />212 <br />