5 things to know before a winter storm hits
Updated: 4:39 PM EST Feb 22, 2023
5 things to know before a winter storm hits
Updated: 4:39 PM EST Feb 22, 2023
MOUNTAINS. ALL RIGHT, LENNY, THANK YOU. RIGHT NOW, DUKE ENERGY IS GETTING READY FOR WINTER WEATHER. THEY ARE URGING CUSTOMERS TO DO THE SAME. THEY HAVE SOME REMINDERS TO HELP YOU STAY SAFE, HAVE AN EMERGENCY KIT WITH THINGS LIKE MEDICINE, WATER AND NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS. KEEP A PORTABLE RADIO OR A TV HANDY. HAVE YOUR ELECTRONIC DEVICES CHARGED UP JUST IN CASE YOUR POWER GOES OUT AND STAY AWAY FROM POW
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5 things to know before a winter storm hits
Updated: 4:39 PM EST Feb 22, 2023
Make sure you’re prepared for winter weather before a storm hits. There are many things you should do ahead of time to prepare, including having an emergency kit and getting your home and car ready. ►Get the latest winter weather closingsHere are five things you should know to keep safe during a winter storm. Information provided by Ready.gov Stay off the roads if at all possible. If trapped in your car, then stay inside. Make sure to have an emergency kit in your car, including blankets. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.Install working carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill you, your family and your pets.Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, then wear layers of warm clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.Reduce the risk of a heart attack by avoiding overexertion when shoveling snow and walking in the snow.RADAR► Stay ahead of the wintry weather by checking out WXII 12's radar.More weather coverage: Closing and delays | Latest weather forecast | Post pictures to the uLocal North Carolina Facebook Group | Traffic information | Report closings and delays | SkyCams | Download the WXII12 News mobile app
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. —
Make sure you’re prepared for winter weather before a storm hits.
There are many things you should do ahead of time to prepare, including having an emergency kit and getting your home and car ready.
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►Get the latest winter weather closings
Here are five things you should know to keep safe during a winter storm.
Information provided by Ready.gov
- Stay off the roads if at all possible. If trapped in your car, then stay inside. Make sure to have an emergency kit in your car, including blankets.
- Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven.
- Install working carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill you, your family and your pets.
- Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, then wear layers of warm clothing. Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
- Reduce the risk of a heart attack by avoiding overexertion when shoveling snow and walking in the snow.
RADAR
► Stay ahead of the wintry weather by checking out WXII 12's radar.
More weather coverage: Closing and delays | Latest weather forecast | Post pictures to the uLocal North Carolina Facebook Group | Traffic information | Report closings and delays | SkyCams | Download the WXII12 News mobile app