Winter Weather Preparedness
Storm Guidance
Move down from higher elevations
Winter Emergency Kit Basics
Prepare for Meds needs
Prepare for O2 needs
Heating Safety
Keep 3 feet clear
Place portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn.
Choose space heater location carefully
Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface and keep them and their electrical cords from things that can burn.
Plug space heater into wall
Inspect your space heater for cracked or damaged cords and broken plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip.
Keep Oxygen 5 feet away from heat
Keep oxygen tanks at least 5 feet from a heat source, open flames or electrical devices. Never use a candle, match, lighter or other open flame near medical oxygen.
Fireplace Ash Safety
Allow ashes to cool before disposing of them. Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the ash container at least 10 feet away from the home and any other buildings. Never empty the ashes directly into a trash can.
Don’t heat home with stove
Winter Weather Words to Know
Current National Weather Service Advisories
Weather Updates
Winter Weather January 12-13, 2023
Thursday, January 12, 202A cold front will cross the area today bringing the threat of severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts and a few brief tornadoes. Cold air and lingering moisture behind the front will cause the rain to change to snow across the North...
Tropical Depression Nicole Update
Nicole is now a tropical depression and the forecast impacts for NC remain largely unchanged. The system is expected to accelerate to the N and NE today, moving over NC later today. Nicole is forecast to become post-tropical later today and dissipate tonight or early...
Tropical Storm Nicole Update
Nicole will track northwest across Florida today before lifting northeast towards Georgia and the Carolinas late tonight into Friday. Nicole’s track has shifted slightly farther west. Continued small adjustments to the track could change the impacts we see locally....
Drive Like a “Dad” This Winter
Winter Driving Tips
