Tips to prepare now for severe winter weather ahead
Cold temperatures, heavy snow, and treacherous ice storms are all risks of the impending winter season.
“Severe winter weather can be dangerous and even life-threatening for people who don't take the proper precautions,” said Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V acting administrator Janet Odeshoo. “Preparedness begins with knowing your risks, making a communications plan with your family (or your company) and having an emergency supply kit with essentials such as water, food, flashlights and medications.”