A 72-, 48- And 24-Hour Plan For Winter Storms

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Former FEMA official Dan Stoneking and American Red Cross program manager Remy Kennedy outline a winter storm checklist built around 72-, 48- and 24-hour preparation windows. They discuss errands, home supplies and how households can decide whether to stay or leave. Their suggestions include charging devices, filling water containers, checking on neighbors and assembling a few days of supplies in a go kit. The checklist also addresses safe heating, generator placement and outage food storage, with freezer guidance of up to 48 hours when full.  Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00A winter storm power outage can make a manual can opener essential,

00:03but the disruption can reach beyond the kitchen, affecting payments, communication, and medical

00:08devices. Preparedness experts say timing matters as much as the supplies themselves.

00:13Their storm countdown spans 72, 48, and 24 hours, moving from outside errands to preparations at

00:20home. The Red Cross says household needs vary, including children, pets, and older relatives.

00:26Power outages can leave cash machines unavailable and prevent businesses from accepting credit

00:32cards. At home, phones and medical devices depend on batteries when electricity fails.

00:38Experts say downloaded shows use less battery power than streaming. Weather apps offer more

00:43than forecasts, with some showing available shelters or conditions near distant family.

00:48That makes the countdown about more than groceries. The Red Cross says preparing early can help

00:53people feel more confident when the storm arrives. Disclosure. This video contains stock footage

00:58and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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