Attached you will find a binder full of resources for preparation and information on how to stay safe and informed during the severe weather that Fort Riley may endure this winter. Thank-You to the DHHB FRSA for sharing.

1. RESOURCES FOR WINTER WEATHER INFORMATION
With winter weather in Kansas expected to arrive any time now, please stay vigilant and get prepared. If you are
looking for information regarding Fort Riley weather conditions, post closures/delays and area school closings during
the inclement weather, included in this binder is a list of local news and radio stations that carry that information.
You can also:
 Sign up for the AtHOC text alerts (information flyer follows)
 Call 785-239-3700 or 1-866-562-7319 for weather advisories, road conditions/closures and early releases or late
arrivals
 Check out the 1ID website http://riley.army.mil/and click on Advisories (Road Closings and Post Delays)
Attached flyers in order are:
 Winter Weather Communications: Local TV and Radio Stations which carry the weather reports for Fort Riley
and the surrounding areas and a list of Winter Storm Warning Terms
 AtHoc Text Alerts: Instructions for signing up for text messaging (non CAC holders can now sign up on their
own!)
 Road Condition Information: break down of what each road condition (Red, Amber, Green) means for vehicles
operating on Fort Riley, including POVs
 Situational Awareness Map for counties surrounding Fort Riley
 Ready Army Winter Storm Prep: How to prepare before, what to expect during and what to do after a winter
storm, plus resources to find additional information
 Fort Riley Safety Bulletin: Vehicle Prep for Winter Weather
 Fort Riley’s Ready Army Prepare For All Weather Brochure: includes a list of severe weather shelters as well as
tips for other severe weather known to affect the Fort Riley area

3. New options available for text alert sign up
Story by: Staff Writer Dena O'Dell
1st Infantry Division, PAO
Non-Common Access Card holders now have more options to sign up for severe
weather alerts and emergency notifications via text messaging through the AtHoc
Notification System.
Spouses, dependants and retirees no longer have to have a CAC sponsor to sign up
for the notification system, when signing up on any one of five laptop KIOSKS available
at several locations on post, according to Tom Mitchell, plans officer for the Directorate
of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security.
The five locations for sign up include: The Garrison Replacement Company,
Building 208, Soldier Inprocessing Facility, Building 210, or the ID Card Center,
Building 212, all on Custer Ave. on Main Post; and Army Community Service,
Building 7264, or Soldier Readiness Processing, Building 7673, both on
Normandy Drive on Custer Hill.
Additionally, Family members can sign up at their unit's Family Readiness Group
offices or at their sponsor's unit on any local area network computer. A CAC cardholder
can sign up a spouse or dependant by clicking on the purple globe at the bottom righthand side of his or her computer screen on any LAN computer.
The AtHoc notification system, adopted by Fort Riley in 2005, allows post officials to
notify individuals about severe weather and other life-threatening events through
Desktop pop-ups, e-mail or telephone notifications and text messages.
Fort Riley was the first Army customer for AtHoc, Mitchell said, which has since
allowed for pop-up notifications to reach partner on-post and non-military organizations,
including Irwin Army Community Hospital and Unified School District 475, as well as
deployed units.
This ensures commonality and consistent communications, Mitchell added.
"We can target organizations, users and delivery systems in seconds to ensure the
right people get the right information, right away," he said. "Additionally, our
commanders saw how valuable AtHoc was here and applied it to help protect the force of
our deployed Soldiers."
In 2005, the system's initial reach was about 50 percent of on-post computer users,
according to Ward Philips, chief of Plans and Emergency Management for DPTMS. A
2009 expansion allowed for capabilities to reach 95 percent of onpost computer users,
as well as the ability to send e-mail, text and voice alerts.

4. The AtHoc notification system's expansion was beneficial in many ways, Philips said,
because it allowed Fort Riley officials to reach a larger majority of the on-post population
than previously, which is critical in the event of severe weather or a disaster.
"The biggest advantage for us is the ability to send SMS text messages to our
population in the event of severe weather," he said.
Fort Riley has comprehensive outdoor mass notification voice towers and tornado
sirens, which are effective warning systems, but they are not designed to be heard
inside buildings, Philips said.
"We are much more comfortable now with our ability to reach all of our population in
the event that a fast moving tornado is threatening the installation," he said. "The most
important benefit is safety. This system lets us reach Family members inside their
quarters in the event of a crisis."
Currently, the AtHoc Notification System services about 14,000 accounts throughout
the garrison, 1st Infantry Division, Medical Activity, Corps of Engineers and USD 475,
Philips said. Additionally, about 1,700 people have signed up for AtHoc's text alerts.
When signing up, individuals are asked for zip code and housing area information.
This information allows officials to target messages to those in an affected area in the
event of a smaller localized problem.
Fort Riley officials encourage anyone who lives or works on post to sign up for the
text messaging service.
Those who already have a CAC card and an account on the Fort Riley, 1st Inf. Div.,
MEDDAC or Corps of Engineers LAN, already have an AtHoc account and can receive
pop-up and e-mail alerts. To check AtHoc notifications, right click on the "purple globe"
in the system tray and select "Access Self Service."

6. Situational Awareness Map for Counties Surrounding Fort Riley
General Winter Weather
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Keep this map next to your Emergency Weather Radio.
You can track severe weather and hazards affecting you and your surrounding area.
NOAA Weather Radio‐All Hazards
For the most up to date information on NOAA/All Hazard Radio
visit: http://www.nws.gov/nwr/stations.php?State=KS
For assistance with programming your weather radio
visit: http://www.weather.gov/nwr/nwrrcvr.htm

7. WINTER STORM
The extreme cold and heavy snowfall that accompany winter
storms can be debilitating and dangerous. Winter storms can affect
everyone, even those who usually experience mild winters. Heavy
snowfall can be blinding for drivers and dangerous for those it traps
indoors. Winter storms may also include high winds, sleet, freezing
rain, frozen roads, power outages and dangerously cold
temperatures.
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
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Be aware of the risk for severe winter weather in your area.
Stay informed and know winter storm terminology:
○ Freezing rain—Rain that freezes when it hits the ground. Ice may coat roads, walkways,
trees and power lines.
○ Sleet—Rain that freezes into ice pellets before it reaches the ground. Sleet can cause
moisture on roads and walkways to freeze.
○ Winter storm watch—Weather conditions are favorable for development of a winter storm.
Stay tuned to radio or TV for more information and instructions.
○ Winter storm warning—A winter storm is occurring or will occur soon.
○ Blizzard warning—Considerable amounts of snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts
up to 35 mph are expected to prevail for at least three hours. Visibility is reduced to less than
a quarter mile.
○ Frost/freeze warning—Below-freezing temperatures are expected.
Make sure your home is properly insulated.
Caulk and weather strip doors and windows to keep out cold air.
Insulate pipes to prevent freezing.
Consider what to use for emergency heat in case the electricity goes out:
○ Fireplace with ample supply of wood
○ Small, well-vented camp stove with fuel
○ Portable space or kerosene heater (check with your fire department first)
Understand the heating system in your home. Be aware that the most destructive home fires
happen during winter weather due to improper use of heating devices.
To prevent water damage from burst pipes, keep your home’s temperature above freezing, even
if you are away.
Keep your car’s gas tank full to keep the fuel line from freezing and for emergency use.
Make sure you have an adequate amount of winter clothing and blankets for your family.
Get an emergency supply kit that includes rock salt, sand, snow shovels and other snowremoval equipment, adequate winter clothing and batteries for radio and flashlights.
To slow the accumulation of snow and ice on your driveway and outside steps, pretreat these
surfaces by spreading a small amount of rock salt.

8. What to Do If There Is a Winter Storm
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Stay inside and monitor the radio or TV for more information or instructions.
Eat regularly and drink plenty of fluids.
Practice fire safety, check the batteries in your smoke alarms and make sure there is plenty of
ventilation if you are using a heat source that can produce hazardous smoke or fumes.
Dress in several layers of warm clothing.
If you are outside:
○ Do not overexert yourself in snow shoveling or any other physical activity.
○ When shoveling, do not try to move large amounts of snow each time. Lift with your legs to
help prevent serious back injury.
○ Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from the extremely cold air.
○ Keep dry and change any wet clothing as soon as possible.
Watch for signs of frostbite: loss of feeling or pale appearance in extremities.
Travel only if you must, during the day and on main roads.
If you are trapped in your car by a blizzard:
○ Pull to the side of the road and put the hazard lights on.
○ Remain in the vehicle, where rescuers are most likely to find you.
○ Run the engine for 10 minutes every hour to keep warm.
○ Exercise to maintain body heat, but do not overexert yourself.
○ Drink fluids to avoid dehydration.
○ At night, take turns sleeping and turn the inside light on.
○ Be careful not to waste battery power.
○ If you are stranded in a remote area, stomp large block letters in an open area that spell
“HELP” or “SOS.”
○ Leave the car on foot only if absolutely necessary and the blizzard has passed.
Watch for signs of hypothermia: uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, slurred
speech and drowsiness.
If signs of hypothermia are detected, keep victims warm by removing all wet clothing, warm the
center of their bodies first and seek medical attention immediately.
What to Do After a Winter Storm
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Stay tuned to radio or TV for more information or instructions.
Be aware of the possibility of flooding after a winter storm.
Seek medical attention immediately if needed.
Be very careful driving, as roads may still be wet or frozen.
Once you are in a safe place, report to your command if you are military or government civilian
personnel or a member of the selective reserves.
Where to Find Additional Information
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Ready Army—www.ready.army.mil
American Red Cross—www.redcross.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/
Department of Homeland Security (Ready.gov)—
www.ready.gov./america/beinformed/winter.html
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)—www.fema.gov/hazard/winter/index.shtm
It’s up to you. Prepare strong. Get an emergency supply kit with enough supplies for at least three
days, make an emergency plan with your family and be informed about what might happen.

9. SAFETY BULLETIN
SB01: Winter, Your Car, and You.
No Time to Chill, Be Prepared!
October 2009
At the beginning of the winter season, it's a good idea to make sure your car is in top running condition
to reduce your chances of getting stranded. Ice and snow storms, high winds and blizzards are all
regular occurrences during winter months. These weather situations have the potential to disrupt
power to your home, community and environment as the ice storm did in 2007 knocking out power to
8,000 residents of Fort Riley.
It only takes a little time to inspect the essential maintenance items on your vehicle. It's a crucial step
many of us let go and regret later. And if the task is overwhelming or something more complicated
than your expertise, have a reputable expert do it for you. The Garrison Safety Office has a basic
checklist to guide you if you give your car a check-up yourself.
Your Vehicle's Must-Haves for Winter Driving:
SAFETY BULLETIN
Keep your tank full of gas at all times.
Check brakes, wiring, hoses, adjusting spark plugs and fan belts.
Air, fuel and emission filters.
Inspect the battery for corroded connectors or low electrolyte levels.
Inspect tires for proper air pressure, wear and tread depth.
Keep fluid levels full, proper antifreeze protection and wiper fluids.
Your Must-Haves for Driving in Snow and Cold: This is already used above “must haves for
winter driving” Why repeat??? Winter driving and driving on ice /snow is the same thing!
In case you get stranded, there are essential items that you should have in your car to help until you
get out. Make sure to replenish and restock your supplies, keeping things up-to-date. A good winter
driving survival kit should include:
Warm clothing and canned food in waterproof storage bags.
Blanket, pair of gloves, a hat and socks.
Matches and candle (in a waterproof container).
Flashlight, radio, and extra batteries.
Bottled water, hard candy, dried fruit, a small supply of high energy items
Small shovel and cat litter or sand for traction if you get stuck on ice.
Brightly colored cloth, reflective triangles, and/or flares.
First aid kit.
Ice scraper, window brush, and window cleaner. Why do you need window cleaner?
Scissors and Rope or string (for what?) explain the purpose.
For more information go to the Fort Riley Ready Army web site @
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy and the National Safety Council @
http://www.nsc.org
SAFETY BULLETIN
SAFETY BULLETIN
At all times, it is important to keep a properly inflated spare tire, wheel wrench and tripod-type jack, tool
kit and jumper cables in your car. If possible, a tow, tire chains and a bag of salt or cat litter (to use for
weight and to help you remove a stuck vehicle) are a good idea too.

10. 2008 Tornado
Chapman, KS
Winter Weather
Ice and snow storms, high winds and blizzards are
all regular occurrences during winter months. These
weather situations have the potential to disrupt
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power to your home and local community. Provide
contact numbers to your Deployed Soldier so they
can get updated status information concerning the
families through the Chain of Command.
**If you see any downed power lines, do not touch
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Get a Kit
Make a Plan
Fort Riley Severe Weather Shelters
Additional Vehicle Preparation is critical during
the Winter:
• Get vehicle tuned up and test antifreeze
• Keep a full tank of gas
• Be sure all lights, heaters and defrosters work
• Check windshield wipers and washer fluid level
• Have brakes inspected
• Check tire pressure and tread depth
• Cell Phone Charger
• Prepare a vehicle Kit :
• Warm clothing
• Blankets
• Small metal can with candle and matches
• Flashlight
• Food and beverages
• Shovel (especially if driving in isolated areas)
• Clear snow off vehicle before driving – especially
the windshield, headlights, and tail lights.
• Allow extra time for travel
• Reduce speed
• Increase following distance
• Avoid sudden braking, or accelerating on icy
roads
• If you must drive in snow or icy conditions and
end up stuck, remain in the vehicle. This will
prevent you from getting lost, offer some
protection from the elements, and make it easier
for emergency services to locate you.
• If you are traveling more than four hours, ensure
you advise someone of your destination, intended
route, and expected arrival time. Accountability
saves lives!
During Severe Weather Warnings (High Winds,
Tornadoes, or Hail), personnel typically have no
more than 10 minutes to seek shelter.
1. If in a building, immediately take shelter in the
designated tornado shelter, basement or a first floor
interior room with no windows.
2. If caught outside during the duty day, seek
shelter in any nearby occupied building.
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3 If outside during non duty hours shelter
non-duty hours,
locations are identified in five separate areas of the
installation; these locations are open 24 hours a day
and allow people caught outside (walking, jogging,
driving) to seek shelter during High Wind, Tornado,
or Hail warnings. The areas are: Custer Hill, Camp
Funston, Main Post, Marshal Army Airfield, and
Camp Whitside.
Designated 24/7 shelter buildings (Aug 2011) are:
Custer Hill: Buildings 8614, 7834, 7232 and 7636
Camp Funston: concrete shelters vicinity 4th Street
and I Street
Main Post: Building 219(Police Station)
Airfield: Building 804
Camp Whitside: Building 600 (Irwin Army Hospital)
Be Informed
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your home and privately owned auto.
MAKE A PLAN: Ensure your family has an emergency
action plan and the plan is rehearsed.
BE INFORMED: Know who to call for information. Post
emergency contact information for quick reference.
Learn more about Ready Army by visiting:
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=ReadyArmy
Nov 2005
Tornado
Fort Riley, KS
DPTMS Emergency Management
Bldg. 500, Huebner Rd, Rm 305
Phone: (785) 239-6395
239 6395
Garrison Safety Office
Bldg. 500, Huebner Rd, Rm 16 (basement)
Phone: (785) 239-2514
Version 3.5; April 2012
2007 Ice Storm
Fort Riley, KS

11. Severe Weather
Tornado
Flooding
Get a home emergency kit:
• Weather ALERT radio with fresh batteries
• Flashlight with fresh batteries
• C dl and matches
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• Cell phone with car charger
• First aid kit
• Drinking water (3 gallons per person)
• 3-day supply of non-perishable food
• Propane for gas grills
• Blankets hats change of clothes and shoes
Blankets, hats,
• Cash (power loss disrupts electronic transactions)
• Pack in bag or box to take in your car if you leave
home for shelter or travel during bad weather
When a TORNADO has been sighted, stay away
from windows, doors and outside walls. Protect
yourself from flying debris. Take cover
immediately.
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• In a house or small building, go to the basement
or storm cellar. If there is no basement, go to an
interior part of the structure on the lower level
(closet, interior hallways).
• In a school, nursing home, hospital, factory or
shopping center, go to the interior hallways on the
center
lowest level possible.
• In a vehicle, trailer, or mobile home, get out
immediately and go to a more suitable structure
(ditch, culvert or sturdy building).
• Do not attempt to flee from a tornado in a car;
cars are no match for the swift erratic movement
of these storms.
• Be alert to fire and shock hazards such as broken
electrical wires, damaged electrical equipment,
gas/oil leaks, or smoldering piles of debris.
• If your home is badly damaged, contact your unit
for information on temporary quarters.
• Do not touch downed power lines call the power
lines,
company or 239-3739 on post.
• The Fort Riley area has experienced significant
flooding several times in the last 100 years, the
most recent being in the summer of 1993.
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• Find out if the place where you work or live is in a
flood plain or subject to localized flash flooding.
• When a flood threatens, the priority is to save
lives first and then property. If you have time,
move valuable possessions, important records
and keepsakes to the upper floors Fill the
floors.
bathtubs and sinks with fresh water.
• If you have to leave:, turn off all electrical power at
the main switch and also turn off water and
natural gas at the main shut-off valves. Teach all
Family Members how to turn off the utilities. Move
pesticides and other toxic chemicals where they
will not be touched by floodwaters.
• Follow emergency broadcast instructions about
protecting your house with sandbags.
• Listen to your weather radio, local TV or local
radio for emergency instructions. If ordered to
evacuate, do so right away. Delay will risk your
life and the lives of people who may have to
rescue you.
• Make sure you know several different routes of
escape from your neighborhood. Ensure to take
the route recommended by emergency
authorities; a shortcut could get you caught in the
flood.
• Do not try to drive through flood waters. If your
vehicle stalls in water, abandon it right away and
walk to higher ground.
Make a plan:
• Identify three emergency contacts for Family
Members. Post contact numbers by each phone.
• Inspect fire alarms and fire extinguishers.
• Conduct a walkthrough of your home to identify
hazards and correct them.
• Ensure children know how to contact emergency
services.
• Use only safe sources of alternative heat such as
fireplaces, small well-vented wood or coal stoves
and portable space heaters.
• Identify Shelter location in home, have plan for
Shelter if not at home
• Contact Unit, FRG, Supervisors and family to
report status and/or ask for help
• Units and organizations update contact rosters
**Every Family Member needs to practice the plan.
People often become confused and disoriented
when stressed.
Be informed:
• Fort Riley AtHoc Text Messaging
• W th Alert Radio
Weather Al t R di
• Tornado Sirens/Giant Voice Towers
• Local Radio Stations:
Clay Center: FM 100.9
Junction City: AM 1420, FM 97.5, 103.5
Manhattan: AM 1350, FM 101.5, 104.7, 95.3
Topeka: AM 580
Salina: AM 1150
Abilene: FM 98.5, 102.5
• Riley TV (Allegiance Cable Channel 2)
• Fort Riley Advisories Web Page
• Local TV stations
**After a tornado, keep tuned to local radio or TV
station to get an “all clear” before leaving your
shelter. Fort Riley will announce the “all clear” over
Giant Voice.
How will you know to take
Shelter?
• Weather Alert Radio warnings are triggered by
the National Weather Service
• Communities have Tornado Sirens that are set off
by local Emergency Managers
• Tornado Sirens, Giant Voice and AtHoc text alerts
are initiated by the Operations Center when Fort
Riley has a Tornado Warning
• Outdoor alert systems are not designed to be
heard indoors . If you hear a siren, tune into local
radio and TV to get more information
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*** Fort Riley meteorologists may declare a Tornado
Warning before the National Weather service
does. Fort Riley needs more time to react than
our neighbors to protect equipment and Soldiers
in the field.
Sign up for AtHoc Text Messaging
Severe Weather Alerts
• At your work PC (on post only)
• Any DOD PC with dual CAC card readers
• Laptop Kiosks located at:
• Army Community Service (ACS), Bldg 7264
• Replacement Company, Bldg 208
• In-processing, Bldg 210
• ID Card Center, Bldg 212
• SRP site, Bldg 7671C
• Account set up DOES NOT require a CAC card.
• Use a Kiosk (see above)
• Use your sponsor’s work PC