01/21/2026
🚨 Winter Weather Preparedness Reminder 🚨
A significant winter storm is expected this weekend, with ice and snow accumulation and very cold temperatures during and after the storm. Now is the time to prepare.
Please start thinking about the following today:
❄️ Travel & Vehicles
• Avoid unnecessary travel during the storm if possible
• Check your vehicle: fuel, tires, windshield fluid, and battery
• Keep an emergency kit in your car (blanket, flashlight, food, water)
🏠 Home & Power Safety
• Prepare for possible power outages: charge devices and have flashlights ready
• Use generators and alternative heat sources safely and outdoors only
• Ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working
🥶 Cold Weather Safety
• Dress in layers and limit time outdoors
• Check on elderly neighbors, family members, and anyone vulnerable to the cold
• Bring pets indoors and ensure livestock have shelter and water
🧂 Ice Awareness
• Walk carefully on sidewalks and steps—ice may be difficult to see
• Give plow and utility crews plenty of room to work
We will continue to share updates as conditions change. Please stay safe, plan ahead, and look out for one another. 💙
