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
Extreme Cold Safety
Dressing For Cold Weather
Chilly
- 1-2 top layers
- Long bottom layer
- Warm shoes
- Outer layer to keep out wind/wet
Cold
- 2-3 top layers
- 1-2 bottom layers
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- Boots
- Outer Layer to keep out wind/snow
Extreme Cold
- 3+ top layers
- 2+ bottom layers
- Warm hat
- Gloves
- Boots / Extra socks
- Face Mask
- Outer layer to keep out snow
Warning Signs of Hypothermia
- Confusion
- Shivering (will stop at later stages)
- Difficulty Speaking
- Sleepiness
- Stiff Muscles
Winter Weather Words to Know
Winter Storm Watch
TAKE ACTION. Heavy snow, sleet, or ice is expected! Confidence is high that a winter storm will cause significant impacts within 24 hours.
Winter Storm Warning
BE PREPARED. Heavy snow, sleet or ice is possible. Confidence is growing that severe weather could arrive in the next 24-48 hours.
Winter Weather Advisory
Wintry weather is expected. Residents should exercise caution — light to moderate amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected within 24 hours, causing travel difficulties.
Current National Weather Service Advisories
Weather Updates
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....
Ian Update – Friday
Friday, September 30, 2022 The forecast continues to improve for areas west of 1-26, with fewer impacts from Ian expected. However, we are not in the clear yet. Ian is expected to make its second landfall between Charleston and Myrtle Beach as a Category 1 Hurricane...
Drive Like a “Dad” This Winter
Winter Driving Tips
