ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – A large storm with extreme winds is forecasted to move into Southcentral over the weekend.
Alaska’s News Source spoke with Jeremy Zidek with the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, about preparations that can be made right now in the event you lose power over the weekend.
“One of the key things for any type of disaster event is having an emergency kit in your home. We recommend you have up to two weeks of supplies, but if you can only have a few days, that’s a good place to start,” Zidek said.
There are a few recommendations to keep in mind if you do lose power. The first, of course, is to keep warm and safe — grab extra clothes and blankets; and shut doors to rooms so the main area of the home can stay warm.
Know ahead of time where your flashlights are and make sure the batteries are fresh.
“We don’t recommend candles. Those are open flame …