The extreme cold and heavy ice or snowfall that accompanies
winter storms can be debilitating and dangerous. Winter storms can
affect everyone, even those who typically 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.
To prepare for Severe Winter Weather:
Make an emergency preparedness
kit for your home and your vehicle that
can be accessed by all family members.
Develop a family emergency plan to assist you in preparing as a family
for all types of emergencies and responses. Make note of alternative
means of travel.
Stay informed. Know winter storm terminology and how severe weather
may have an effect on your planned activities.
 Winter
Storm Fact Sheet
Power
Outage Fact Sheet
Emergency
Kit Fact Sheet
Family
Plan Fact Sheet
Kids
Plan Fact Sheet
Family
Emergency Plan template
Further resources are available from the
Department of Homeland
Security (Ready.gov)—Winter
Storms and Extreme Cold
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