Готовность ко сходу лавин
Avalanches...
...occur when a layer of snow loses its grip on a slope and slides downhill. The avalanche season begins in November and continues until early summer for all mountain areas of the state. In the high alpine areas of the Cascades and Olympics, the avalanche season continues year-round.
According to the USDA Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center, there have been nine fatalities in Washington caused by avalanches in the 2007-2008 winter season.
Prepare by taking avalanche awareness training and finding out the Avalanche Danger rating before leaving for a trip. Also ensure that you have a disaster preparedness kit in your vehicle. This kit, at a minimum, should include a small shovel, sand, one gallon of water per person (24 hour minimum), emergency food supply, small supply of critical medications, flashlight and extra batteries, whistle, blankets, and other comfort items. Always be prepared for extended delays while traveling in the winter season.
More Avalanche and Winter Preparedness Information:
- Avalanche Hazards
- USDA Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center
- Avalanche Forecasts
- Severe Weather Booklet (PDF)
- Личная подготовка
- Winter and Storm Preparedness Information
- Safely Removing Snow From Your Roof
- Safely Removing Gutter Ice
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