Winter weather strikes, these Airmen step up

B-52H Stratofortresses rest on the flightline after a winter storm on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 23, 2015. Barksdale was hit with half an inch of freezing rain Feb 23 and 2.25 inches of snow Feb. 25, reducing base operations to minimal manning. The base averages one day of snow and 1.4 inches of total snowfall per year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)

Winter weather strikes, these Airmen step up

The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron dirt boys keep the roads as clean and safe as possible during a winter storm on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 25, 2015. The CES Airmen used a loader, kick brooms, two Bobcats and a sander to scrape ice off of base roads, bridges, and gates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)

Winter weather strikes, these Airmen step up

The 2nd Bomb Wing headquarters building is laden with snow after a winter storm on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 25, 2015. The base, which averages only one day of snow and 1.4 inches of total snowfall per year, was hit with 2.25 inches Feb. 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)

Winter weather strikes, these Airmen step up

Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remove a bomb pod from a B-52H Stratofortress on the flightline at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 25, 2015. Maintainers were undaunted by the winter storms and continued working hard to support our aircraft and the Barksdale mission of nuclear deterrence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)

2nd Bomb Wing Safety provides tips for a safe winter

Published Dec. 1, 2016
By BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. –
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

Airman First Class Alexis C. Schultz --

With the winter season quickly approaching, Airmen and their families should be preparing for the coming low temperatures, wind chills, snow, ice and more.

The 2nd Bomb Wing safety office provided a few tips to help make it through this winter safely.

In case you lose power or heat in your home, have a home safety kit that includes non-perishable foods, medicine, flashlights and candles with matches.
Make sure your car has adequate antifreeze.
Make sure tires have good tread and are inflated to the right pressure.
In case of an emergency, have these few items stored in the car: a set of jumper cables, non-perishable food, a flashlight with extra batteries and a cell phone.
Stay warm by wearing several layers of loose fitting, lightweight clothing. Entrapped air warmed by body heat is the best protection from the cold.

"We do experience freezing weather in the ArkLaTex, however, there is plenty of lead time and it normally doesn’t last long," said Richard Knowles, 2BW ground safety officer. “Drive defensively and take your time.” Barksdale does not have the resources to remove snow accumulation and the opening or closing of the base will be determined by wing leadership contingent on road and weather conditions, Knowles added.

For more information call Richard Knowles at 456-2560.