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Recap of Winter Weather Safety Tips

K. Alston ,

In honor of the National Weather Service’s Winter Preparedness Week, we have shared tips and information to help you get ready for potentially dangerous winter storms. To recap, below are some quick steps you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe this winter. 

  • Have an emergency kit prepared with supplies such as flashlights and batteries in your home and car, blankets, food that needs no cooking or refrigeration, a 3 day supply of water, prescription medicines, a battery operated radio and flashlights, battery powered cell phone chargers, snow shovel etc.
  • Winterize your home by insulating walls and attics and caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows.
  • If you use woodstoves or fireplaces to heat your home, remember to have them professionally serviced and cleaned.
  • Check batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors.
  • Prepare your vehicle with emergency supplies and have maintenance service on your vehicle as often as the manufacturer recommends.

 To find our articles from this week, visit the Newport News Now page on the city website. For more information on Winter Weather Preparedness Week, visit the NWS website. Please take the time now to read, share and prepare!