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Basic Supplies for Disaster Kit
February 17th 2025 by Dee Loflin
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
- Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
- Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
- Extra batteries
- Whistle (to signal for help)
- Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
- Plastic sheeting, scissors and duct tape (to shelter in place)
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
- Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
- Manual can opener (for food)
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
Additional Emergency Supplies
Consider adding the following items to your emergency supply kit based on your individual needs:
- Soap, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces
- Prescription medications. About half of all Americans take a prescription medicine every day. An emergency can make it difficult for them to refill their prescription or to find an open pharmacy. Organize and protect your prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and vitamins to prepare for an emergency.
- Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
- Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution
- Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream
- Pet food and extra water for your pet
- Cash or traveler's checks
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
- Fire extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
- Paper and pencil
- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Last Updated on February 17th 2025 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vl41/Basic-Supplies-for-Disaster-Kit
Extreme Cold Safety Tips - Going to Get Cold in Stoddard County!
February 17th 2025 by Dee Loflin
Extreme Cold Safety
General Information
- Minimize travel.
- Stay indoors during the worst part of the extreme cold.
- Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you must travel.
- Check tire pressure, antifreeze levels, heater/defroster, etc.
- Learn how to shut off water valves for potential pipe bursts.
- Check on the elderly.
- Bring pets inside.
How Should I Dress?
- Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing, and a hat.
- Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
- Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
- Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
Last Updated on February 17th 2025 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vl40/Extreme-Cold-Safety-Tips--Going-to-Get-Cold-in-Stoddard-County
Flood Watch Issued for Stoddard County - 2-3 inches forecasted, up to 5 inches possible
February 14th 2025 by Dee Loflin
The National Wether Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Flood Watch for Stoddard County. Possible rain amounts are 2-3 inches, but could be up to 5 inches.
Action Recommended
Avoid the subject event as per the instructions
Issued By
Paducah - KY, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Portions of southern Illinois, including the following counties, Alexander, Gallatin, Hamilton, Johnson, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White and Williamson, southwest Indiana, including the following counties, Gibson, Pike, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick, and southeast Missouri, including the following counties, Butler, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard
Description
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following counties, Alexander, Gallatin, Hamilton, Johnson, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White and Williamson, southwest Indiana, including the following counties, Gibson, Pike, Posey, Vanderburgh and Warrick, and southeast Missouri, including the following counties, Butler, Ripley, Scott and Stoddard. WHEN...From late tonight through late Saturday night. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are forecast, with localized higher amounts up to 5 inches possible. Soils are already saturated across the region, so this rain could lead to significant flooding impacts through the weekend. Rises on area rivers are expected as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Last Updated on February 14th 2025 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vl3d/Flood-Watch-Issued-for-Stoddard-County--23-inches-forecasted-up-to-5-inches-possible
Flood Watch issued January 29 at 12:43PM CST until January 31 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
January 29th 2025 by Dee Loflin
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Flood Watch until January 31, 2025.
Flood Watch issued January 29 at 12:43PM CST until January 31 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Far southern Illinois, south of a Carbondale to Carmi line, including the following areas, Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and Williamson, southwest Indiana, along and south of Interstate 64, including the following areas, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick, all of western Kentucky, including the following areas, Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Fulton, Graves, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg, Union KY, and Webster, and all of southeast Missouri except Perry county, including the following areas, Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Mississippi, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Stoddard, and Wayne MO.
* WHEN...From late tonight through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A forecast of widespread rains of 1.5 to 2.5 inches across the Watch area. Localized higher totals in the 3 to 4 inch range are possible. - [url_new=http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Last Updated on January 29th 2025 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vl1c/Flood-Watch-issued-January-29-at-1243PM-CST-until-January-31-at-300AM-CST-by-NWS-Paducah-KY
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Stoddard County Beginning at 2 a.m. Sunday Morning
January 04th 2025 by Dee Loflin
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Stoddard County from 2 a.m. Sunday morning to 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions
Issued By
Paducah - KY, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Portions of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri
Description
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM CST SUNDAY... WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch. WHERE...Portions of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM CST Sunday. This a correction to the previous expiration time. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic blast will arrive Monday and last through most of the week. Wind chill values will drop into the single digits or below zero at times, which can be even more dangerous with any long duration power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Last Updated on January 04th 2025 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vkuj/Winter-Weather-Advisory-Issued-for-Stoddard-County-Beginning-at-2-am-Sunday-Morning
Flood Watch Issued for Stoddard County through this Evening
December 28th 2024 by Dee Loflin
The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY has issued a Flood Watch effective from 6 p.m. this evening through Sunday morning.
Affected Area
Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Hamilton, Union, Wabash, Wayne IL and Williamson and southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard
Description
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, including the following areas, Alexander, Edwards, Franklin, Hamilton, Union, Wabash, Wayne IL and Williamson and southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott and Stoddard. WHEN...From 6 PM CST this evening through Sunday morning. IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Due to recent rounds of rain and thunderstorms, creeks and streams in the Flood Watch area are running high and soils are very saturated. A round of heavy rain and thunderstorms will move through the Flood Watch area tonight through Sunday morning, bringing rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches, with locally higher totals over 3 inches possible. This heavy rain will lead to widespread nuisance flooding and isolated areas of flash flooding.
Last Updated on December 28th 2024 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vkua/Flood-Watch-Issued-for-Stoddard-County-through-this-Evening
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Stoddard County, Missouri
December 16th 2024 by Dee Loflin
National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Stoddard County, Missouri.
Issued By
Paducah - KY, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Stoddard County
Description
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Bollinger County in southeastern Missouri... Northwestern Scott County in southeastern Missouri... Southwestern Cape Girardeau County in southeastern Missouri... Northeastern Stoddard County in southeastern Missouri... Until 830 AM CST. At 755 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Advance, moving east at 60 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Cape Girardeau, Scott City, Chaffee, Advance, Oran, Benton, Kelso, Bell City, Delta, Dutchtown, Cape Girardeau Airport, Allenville, and Lambert. This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 81 and 95. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. TORNADO...POSSIBLE; HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Last Updated on December 16th 2024 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vkt1/Severe-Thunderstorm-Warning-Issued-for-Stoddard-County-Missouri
