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Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

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Preparing your home for winter

 

Stock an emergency supply of food and water prior to the onset of a winter storm.  Include food items which require no cooking such as canned meats, peanut butter and other non-perishables.  Also do not forget to have necessary medicines and baby items on hand.  A three to five day supply of food and medicine is generally sufficient.  

 

Severe winter storms can produce conditions which can isolate you in your home for several days.  Prolonged loss of power and telephone services can severely limit your ability to heat your home and call for help.  In severe winter storms, obtaining supplies, food and other necessities can be hampered or prevented by poor road conditions.

 

 

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