When temperatures drop, be sure you’re prepared to face severe winter weather and storms. Learn tips for how to stay safe from winter storms and emergencies.
If the weather is frigid but you simply must get out of the house, it doesn’t have to be a miserable experience. Science has a lot to teach us about keeping warm in winter. Watch this video for some tips on how to stay warm in very cold weather. ...
Try to identify pipes that are at higher risk of freezing — those near outer walls, attics or other areas in the house with poor insulation — and ensure they're covered, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency outlined in itsWinter Weather Preparedness Guide. If you think a pipe has alrea...
Anyone who leaves animals outside to suffer in severe weather may be prosecuted. PETA has released acold-weather public service announcementfeaturing Justin Theroux. For more information, please visitPETA.org. Cities that have been alerted to PETA’s winter weather preparedness tips include Davenport,...
As a rule of thumb, if you can avoid going out—you should. Snow and ice can hit at any time; none of us wants to be stuck at work any longer than we have to, so when driving in severe winter weather is unavoidable, follow these top 15 safety tips for driving in snow and ice....
The arctic blast of winter weather that is gripping much of the U.S. this week is also bringing with it various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe.
Transportation (GDOT) and the National Weather Service (NWS), is encouraging its 2.6 million customers to be winter-weather ready during Winter Weather Preparedness Week (WWPW), which kicks off today. The annual campaign is designed to help Georgians prepare for winter weather as the ...
Presents tips for safe driving during the winter season. Includes planning extra time for a trip in the winter; Use of safety belts and protective gear; Avoidance of drunk driving; Preparedness for changing conditions; Warning against road rage. INSETS: How safe are sport-utility vehicles?;Are...
Patchy blowing snow with gusty winds could significantly reduce visibility along Interstate 80 between Elk Mountain and Arlington Thursday evening into early Friday morning, theNational Weather Service in Cheyennesays. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday ...
One of the most importantwinter preparednesstips is to know the weather and road conditions. You can do this with apps, such as WeatherBug or Weather Underground, and websites, such as safetravelusa.com that provide state road reports. A CB radio is useful for checking on road conditions an...