Survival tactics during Blizzards

Natural disaster hit global populace in diverse forms and leave devastating impact in which human survival is endangered. Among them Blizzard cause massive destruction in affected areas. Blizzard is an intense weather event in which snowstorm along with strong winds result in blowing snow and low visibility with low-temperature weather.  Major elements that distinguish a blizzard from other snow storm are wind speed and perceptibility. The National Weather Service explained to blizzard as, “A storm in which wind speed is more than 35 miles per hour (mph) and visibility is less than a quarter (1/4) mile". Such atmospheric conditions continue at least few hours. Blizzard is deadly snow storm and has devastating impact on human society. 

The main cause of prevalence of blizzards is collision of a mass of warmer air with a mass of very cold air. The crash of the air masses activates the atmospheric tension required for high wind speeds. There are regular and ground blizzard that hit in natural atmosphere. In ground blizzard, strong winds lift and blow loose snow or ice on the ground. It is different from regular blizzard, in which there is no precipitation at that time, but it is present at the surface in the form of snow or ice.

 

Blizzards has dangerous consequences in cities. It can disrupt traffic and communication. Due to strong wind speed and snow, power lines can fail and can create shortage of food and water if the blizzard is continued over a long duration. These devastation may derail the life of people. Additionally, people injured during Blizzards may not get urgent medical treatment.

 

Precautionary measures: 

There are some preventive steps that people must take to survive. When there is prediction of Blizzards by weather experts, people must adopt safety measures such as avoid any travel, stay indoors, and keep ample amount of eatables, drinks and ensure appropriate supplies of heat. Basically traveling during a blizzard is unsafe because strong winds, slippery roads and low visibility increase the chance of accident. It is important to prepare emergency medical kit in which there are medicines to treat chronic conditions, such as asthma, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Other major problem during blizzards is wreaking havoc of power lines. High speed of the wind and snow may disrupt power supply, break branches and trees. It is necessary that flashlights, batteries, candles, a portable phone charger, and plenty of blankets and warm clothes should be handy. Some people try to use risky procedures to heat their homes such as charcoal and gas grills that can create large amounts of smoke which is dangerous for human health. It is recommended to stay hydrated and remain warm to have proper oxygen for good health.

 

People are advised to adopt proper government guidelines to keep warm their home and remain properly dressed when going out for any urgency such as wrapped body with warm clothes, a hat, a scarf, gloves, thick socks and boots to protect ears, nose, fingers, and toes. It is always better for all residence in hit areas of blizzard to be updated with news for storm warning.

 

Closing thoughts: 

Rolling up significant facts about Blizzard, it is well established that Blizzards is an extreme meteorological conditions that has capacity to wreak havoc on life and property. Blizzard hit in atmosphere when the air temperature is near or below the freezing point of water. Meteorologists explicated that Blizzards is the outcome of collision of warm air with very cold air. During Blizzards, it is advised that people must stay at home and stock up sufficient food and water for survival. Preventive measure during worse hit natural disaster is the only way for people to remain safe.