Government will respond to an emergency, but people must also be prepared to help themselves. That means having food and water supplies and other necessities stored on hand before winter storms hit. The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service will use this week to focus attention on preparing for harsh winter conditions. Here are some tips that will make winter less dangerous. Travel during a winter storm is unsafe.
Officials recommend everyone stay at home during hazardous weather.
We also recommend you travel during daylight, try to travel with other vehicles and keep your gas tank as full as possible. Anyone venturing outside in a snow storm should exercise caution. A common killer during winter is heart attack. People are advised to take it easy, especially those who are overweight and those with sedentary lifestyles. The best bet during extremely low temperatures and strong winds is to stay inside where it's warm.