Stay informed Listen to your local radio or television station for updated weather information.
Severe weather can happen quickly.
Temperatures may drop rapidly, winds may increase or snow may fall at heavier rates. Avoid unnecessary travel Your safest place during a winter storm is indoors. About 70 percent of winter deaths related to snow and ice are caused by automobiles. If the power goes out, you'll still have access to local weather updates. Eat regularly Food provides the body with energy for producing its own heat.