Tips

When winter storms approach, residents should be prepared.  If possible you should keep on hand food and other supplies, so that you and your family will safely get through a winter snow or ice storm. 

• Keep canned foods on hand as well as bottled water.
• Keep batteries and flashlights on hand.
• Candles
• Matches
• Blankets
• Radio
• Medicines
• Weather Alert Radio

If traveling, carry boots, snow pants, and a warm coat in your vehicle, along with a shovel and battery jumper cables.  Check you cars fluid levels before traveling on a long trip.  Drivers should also be alert for changing driving conditions and should allow for extra driving time when traveling.