Disaster Resources

Ice Storm

Winter weather can include severe icing events, with risks of tree damage, power line damage and power outages.  For latest information, always check the National Weather Service updates available through your weather radio, local media outlets, or the internet.  For road conditions, check with Kansas Department of Transportation.  You can dial 511 to get the latest road information, or you can check their website at:

KDOT road conditions

 During and after a storm,  picking up the pieces is a seemingly hopeless task.  Here are some resources to help you get started:

      *  General Winter Storm  Information

      * Summary of Generator Information Sources

• Ice Damage & Trees (K-State Research and Extension)
   

• Food during a Power Outage

• USDA: Food safety during Power outages

• USDA Fact Sheets: Food Handling during Emergencies

• Safety during a Power Outage

• Preparing a basic Emergency Kit

• USDA Food Safety website
   

• Emergency Preparedness: Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (USDA)
   

• Winter Weather Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and Podcasts (CDC)
   

         Topeka Weather Update

        K-State Weather policy

        Radio stations with latest on K-State closing:

                  Federal Emergency Management Winter Storms page

                  Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)