Ready PA Monthly - January 2024

Be Ready in 2024 & Beyond!

As we embark on this new year, let your resolution be one of readiness and resilience. By pledging to be prepared, you not only protect your loved ones but also contribute to building a safer and more resilient community. Let's face the future with confidence, knowing that our commitment to emergency preparedness will see us through any challenges that may arise.

Resolve to be ready in 2024 and beyond.

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Winter Pet Care: Keep Your Furry Friends Cozy & Safe with These Easy Tips!

Make sure your furry friends stay warm and cozy in the chilly weather! Despite their fur, they need a toasty spot, too. If it's too cold for you, it's definitely too cold for your pets, so let's keep them inside. Check out these friendly tips from the Humane Society of the United States to make sure your pets are safe and happy during winter:

Keep your pets inside with you. Cats might love outdoor adventures, but in winter, it's better to keep them indoors. Dogs can enjoy walks but should spend most of their time inside.
Just like us, the cold breeze can be tough on pets. Consider a cute sweater for your dog to keep them cozy. When it's freezing, their skin, ears, and paw pads are at risk of frostbite and hypothermia.
After your walks, give your pet's paws a quick wipe with a damp towel. Those snow and ice-melting products can be harsh on their paws and mouths.

The ASPCA also has some easy tips to keep your pet healthy in winter:

When your pet comes inside from the cold, give them a quick towel dry, especially their feet and paw pads.
Resist the urge to give your dog a close shave in winter. Longer fur keeps them warmer.
Try to limit baths during the cold snaps. Too much washing can take away essential oils and lead to dry, flaky skin.
In winter, pets burn more energy staying warm. Give them a bit more food and always keep fresh water to stay hydrated and keep their skin moisturized.
Never leave your pets alone in a car during winter. Cars can turn into fridges, and that's not good for your furry pals.

Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with your pets. A comfy bed with a blanket will keep them safe and warm. Happy winter cuddling!

Alert symbol inside of winter snow globe. Links to PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner Fire Safety page.

Keep Updated with Alerts: Stay Informed & Connected

🌟 Ready to stay in the loop and be on top of things? Sign up for some important alerts that'll keep you in the know!

🚨 AlertPA: Be in the know about emergency and weather updates, health notifications, building alerts, and more from state and federal agencies. Plus, with CodeRED Weather Warnings, you'll automatically get alerted if your address is in the path of severe weather, thanks to the National Weather Service.

❄️ 511PA: Winter weather is here, and you can get your very own Personal Travel Alerts! Customize them to fit your style—choose where you want them, when you want them, and even specify your preferred roadways. Don't want alerts on the weekend? No problem! You're in control. 511PA gives you the lowdown on traffic delays, weather forecasts, traffic speeds, and access to a ton of traffic cameras.

Ready to roll? Head over to www.511PA.com to check conditions on over 40,000 roadway miles, with color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles. And guess what? It's free and available 24/7.

And there's more! Get 511PA on your iPhone or Android with the free smartphone app, dial 5-1-1, or keep an eye on local alerts on X.

Why choose when you can have the best of both worlds? Sign up for both AlertPA and 511PA today!

📱🚗 Stay informed, stay safe!

JANUARY TIP SHEET: READY, SET, CHECK CARD

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