Posted 202 days ago – National Weather Service This alert has
expired. Excerpted from ready.gov Before: - Before winter
approaches, add the following supplies to your emergency kit: -
Rock salt or more environmentally safe products to melt ice on
walkways. Visit the Environmental Protection Agency for a
complete list of recommended products. - Sand to improve
traction. - Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment. -
Sufficient heating fuel. You may become isolated in your home
and regular fuel sources may be cut off. Store a good supply of
dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove. -
Adequate clothing and blankets to keep you warm. - More about: -
What to do before winter storms and extreme cold. - Avoid
overexertion when shoveling snow. Overexertion can bring on a
heart attack - a major cause of death in the winter. If you must
shovel snow, stretch before going outside. - Keep dry. Change
wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet
clothing loses all of its insulating val