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Show Keep Posted On Weather Conditions, Warns Ambulance Association Winter storms kill persistently -from year to year -- by both direct and indirect means, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Pleasant Grove Ambulance Association. Attributable deaths come from automobile accidents, over exertion, exer-tion, exhaustion and consequent fatal heart attack, exposure and fatal freezing as well as home fires, carbon monoxide poisoning in stalled cars, falls on accumulation of f andor blowing , with winds of 35 per hour or more A "severe blL warning means ife considerable cumulation of J andor blowing SD expected, with at least 45 miles am-and am-and temperatures 1 degrees F.orlowet, A "heavy i warning usually an expected snowfsi four inches or more 12-hour period, , inches of more in hour period. "Travelers' , visories" are issuei indicate that S1', sleet, and freezing ij or drizzle win driving difficult. "Ice Storm" is; term used to descr freezing rain or dri when a substantial!: layer accumifc Sidewalks, streets, highways become; tremely hazardous pedestrians i: motorists; moretk percent of ice-st deaths are tr;: related. ; W" li" slippery walks, and electrocution from downed wires. The first step in winter preparedness is keeping posted on weather conditions. Listen to your local radio station, Weather Service Radio, or your local television station to keep informed of current forecasts in your area. Even a few hours warning may enable you to avoid being caught outside in a severe storm or better prepared to cope with it at home. The terms "watch" and "warning" are used for winter storms, as for other natural hazards. "Watch" means severe winter weather conditions con-ditions may affect your area. Keep listening for advisories and begin precautionary measures. measur-es. "Warning" means severe winter weather conditions are imminent and immediate action should be taken to protect life and property. You should also understand un-derstand the terms commonly used in weather forecasts. A "blizzard" is the most dangerous of all winter storms. It combines cold air, heavy snow, and strong winds that blow the snow about and may reduce visibility to only a few yards. A "blizzard warning" is issued when the Weather Service expects ex-pects a considerable |