Winter Storm Safety Reminders

Old Orchard Beach Fire Department

Office of Emergency Management

Winter Storm Safety Reminders

• Essential travel only

• Respect road closures, barricades and caution tape

• Be mindful of plow trucks and emergency vehicles

• Do not become part of the emergency
• Pull to the side of the road
• Choose an alternate route if possible
  • If you have to go past an emergency scene go slow, provide as much distance between you and emergency vehicles as safely possible

• If your vehicle become stranded/stuck
  • Keep your exhaust pipe clear
  • Keep your hazard flashers on and clear of snow
    • Have supplies in your car
    • Blankets
    • Snacks
    • Charger for phone

• With high winds there is always a possibility for power lines to fall and cause power outages
  • No line is safe to touch
    • Respect the barricades or caution tape
    • Even if there are not lights on – it is possible that an improperly installed generator is back feeding the power line
  • If you are using space heaters during the outage, keep all combustibles away from the appliance
  • Make sure your generator exhaust is clear from blowing snow and away from the house.

• Any storm surge or coastal flooding poses unseen hazards
  • Respect the barricades and warnings
  • Street flooding
    • In coastal communities the standing salt water a few blocks back from beach is not uncommon
  • Roadway erosion
  • Strong tide and larger waves can happen at random intervals