ALLEN COUNTY, OHIO (WLIO) - With the winter months nearly upon us, it's time to start preparing for harsher conditions.
Stock up on essentials in case you're stuck in your home for an extended period of time.
Yesterday began Winter Safety Awareness Week, and everyone should make sure they have what they need to combat the unpredictable weather. Put in place an emergency plan to make sure everyone in the household is on the same page. Test your heating systems and your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure everything is in working order. And stock up on essentials in case you're stuck in your home for an extended period of time.
Yesterday began Winter Safety Awareness Week, and everyone should make sure they have what they need to combat the unpredictable weather.
"The rule of thumb has been generally a 72-hour period. So make sure they have food, water, whatever they need at the house to keep them warm. Blankets, heavier coats, and things of that sort. And also medications; a lot of people are on medications, so sometimes that's one thing people may underestimate. Make sure they have enough medication to get through that 72-hour period in the event that you're not able to travel on the roadways," stated Andrew Munshower, deputy director of the Allen County EMA.
Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure everything is in working order.
Tune into your local media for updates on the weather so you can stay prepared.
