Winter weather awareness week November 17-21

While the temperature isn’t even close to being winterish, It’s time to start thinking about winter weather and it’s impacts during Winter Weather Awareness Week which runs next week from November 17th through the 21st.

Fond du Lac County Emergency Management Director John Ross says The time to plan and prepare for winter weather and the things we can do to be ready and stay safe is before winter weather arrives.

Knowing winter weather terms will help you in that preparation.

A Winter Storm Watch is generally issued several days before a storm is expected and significant winter weather is a possibility. This is a time to plan/prepare for weather impacts that may happen.

A Winter Storm Warning means that dangerous winter weather is expected soon or is already occurring.

Snow Squall Warnings are issued for intense bursts of snow and wind in a small targeted area where rapid deterioration of conditions can occur.

Ross says you should have Emergency Supply Kits both in your home and vehicle. Vehicle kits should include things like water and non-perishable foods such as energy bars, blankets, flashlights, phone
chargers, jumper cables, flares, shovels and sand or cat litter for traction if your vehicle becomes stuck.

Home kits should include enough non-perishable food, water, and medications to last up to 72-hours.