Even areas that normally experience mild winters can be hit with a major snow and/or ice storm.  Winter storms can result in flooding, closed highways, blocked roads, downed power lines and hypothermia.

Taking preventive action is your best defense against having to deal with extreme cold-weather conditions. By preparing your home and car in advance for winter emergencies, and by observing safety precautions during times of extremely cold weather, you can reduce the risk of weather-related health problems.

Winter Weather Preparedness from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

How can I protect myself from winter storms?

• Know Your Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Terms
• What to do before Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
• What to do during a Winter Storm
• What to do after a Winter Storm
• Recovering from Disaster
• Learn about floods that can result from winter storm thaws (FEMA)

Winter Weather Preparedness information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide (PDF)
• Information about Winter Weather
• What to do before a Winter Storm
• What to do during a Winter Storm
• What to do after a Winter Storm

Winter Storms from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

• All About Winter Storms
• Winter Storms the Deceptive Killers (PDF)
• Know your Winter Weather Basics