It won’t be long before the snow flies and bitterly cold temperatures set in. The National Weather Service encourages everyone to be “Weather-Ready” this year. The National Weather Service and Nebraska Emergency Management Agency is hosting a Winter Weather Awareness Day on Thursday, November 4.
Meteorologist Brian Smith tells KLIN this is a time for families, businesses and schools to review their winter weather preparedness plans. He says there are two key ideas to keep in mind:
• Car: While carrying a vehicle’s winter storm survival kit is foremost, don’t forget to fully check and winterize your vehicle. Make sure your car is in good running order, especially before a long trip. Ensure your windshield wipers are working, the gas tank is near full to avoid ice in the tank, and, lastly, call 511 for the latest traffic and road conditions.
• Home: Your primary concern is the loss of heat, power and telephone service. Second, the shortage of supplies if conditions were to continue beyond a day. Supplies at hand should include but are not limited to: flashlight and extra batteries; battery powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio; extra food and water; extra medicine and baby items; first-aid supplies; and heating fuel.
You can find further information on winter weather safety and hazards at:
www.weather.gov/safety/winter.
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