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Prepare your home
Have extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm winter coats stored.
Make sure you have a cell phone with an emergency charging option (car, solar, hand crank, etc.) in case of a power failure.
People who depend on electricity to operate medical equipment should have alternate arrangements in place in case power is out for an extended period of time.
Plan to check on elderly/disabled relatives and neighbors.
Plan to bring pets inside.
Make an emergency kit that includes water, nonperishable foods, flashlights, extra batteries, and first aid supplies.
Prepare your vehicle
Fully winterize your vehicle
Have a mechanic check antifreeze, brakes, heater and defroster, tires, and windshield wipers to ensure they are in good shape.
Keep your gas tank at least half full at all times.
Keep an extra Ready kit in the trunk of your car. In addition to the basic essentials, consider adding a portable cell phone charger, ice scraper, extra blanket, sand for traction, and jumper cables.
Make sure you have a cell phone with an emergency charging option (car, solar, hand crank, etc.) in case of a power failure.