Research shows that elderly and males make up the majority in deaths related to extreme cold. About 20 percent of these deaths occur in the home. The key so staying safe this winter is to stay alert, stay tuned to the latest weather forecasts, and stay off the roads when conditions are dangerous. Before and during the storm, be sure to listen carefully to the radio, television, and NOAA Weather Radio for the latest winter storm watches, warnings, and advisories. The NWR network has more than 555 stations, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and U.S. Pacific Territories.
Weather radios come in many sizes, with a variety of functions and costs.
The SAME allows the user to receive warnings only for their specific location. SAME receivers are a life-saving tool, providing audible alert tones for any weather warnings. A NOAA Weather Radio is a useful and potentially life-saving gift idea this holiday season. Heavy snow and ice accumulations can down telephone and electrical lines, as well as communications towers. Your NOAA Weather Radio may be the only available means of receiving pertinent weather information during a severe winter storm.