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⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)

🟠 Freeze Warning: Freeze Warning issued October 11 at 11:16AM MDT until October 12 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, and Arco/Mud Lake Desert.
Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued October 11 at 5:35AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Additional amounts of 0.75 to 1.5 inches are expected with some places pushing 2 inches.

🛡 Action: Move to higher ground. Stay out of the attic - flood water can rise quickly and trap you. Avoid flood water - 6 inches can knock you down, 2 feet can float a car.

Weather Now

42°F / 6°C - Light Rain
Wind: 3 mph NW | Humidity: 65% | Feels like: ~43°F (wind chill)
Air Quality: 33 (Good)

Forecast

Tonight: 31°F - Rain Showers
Columbus Day: 49°F - Rain And Snow Showers Likely
Monday Night: 30°F - Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Source: NWS

Rural Emergency Tips

Know your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPS
Weak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground.
Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned
Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets
Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms
Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows
No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid
No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex
Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum)

Resources

Roads: ID 511
Emergency: ID OEM
Health: ID Health
Power: poweroutage.us
Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767
211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211
FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check)
Weather: NWS Radar

🎒 Emergency Kit

- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)
- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov