Winter Storm Information

Winter Weather

Please share and monitor forecasts as they change frequently

https://www.ready.gov/winter-ready

What you should know about Being #WinterReady

• Know what to do before, during, and after a winter storm.

• Listen to local officials.

• Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car.

• Stay off the road during and after a winter storm.

• Use a carbon monoxide alarm, especially if using alternative heating devices.

• Use heating devices safely.

Emergency Kit

• Include enough food, water, meds & anything used daily in your emergency kit to last for at least 72 hrs #WinterReady

• Before a #WinterStorm: Have emergency supplies ready in your home; when the storm hits, stay put and off the roads. #WinterReady

• #Winter is just around the corner. Get prepared by updating your emergency kit: www.ready.gov/kit #WinterReady

• Get ahead of #winter storms by making sure your emergency kit for your car is fully stocked: www.ready.gov/car #WinterReady

• Keep water, non-perishable food, and an extra set of warm clothes in the car in case you get stranded during winter weather. #WinterReady

• Prepare for #winter by keeping an emergency supply kit in your car with these extras:

o Jumper cables

o Flares or reflective triangle

o Ice scraper

o Car cell phone charger

o Cat litter or sand for better tire traction

o More: www.ready.gov/car #WinterReady

https://www.ready.gov/plan

https://www.vaemergency.gov/threats/winter-weather

https://www.weather.gov/mrx/