Hello, friends,
The below image is courtesy of the National Weather Service.
I mean, that says enough, doesn't it? Well, Accuweather says this:
That's...Honestly twice as bad as the 6-12 we were predicted to get as of a couple days ago, which is why I decided it deserved an article. That means it's time to review some of our usual winter weather tips! If you've got one you'd like to share, leave it in the comments and I'll credit you and add it to the list.
(Yes, this list seems to repeat year to year for a reason, but it's been tweaked here and there)- Try to stock up on anything you need before the snow gets heavy. It goes without saying that if you can't drive safely, if you can't move well, then you are at risk of getting injured while walking around, or crashing your car if you risk driving. I know it's kind of an old motif, but get your "bread and milk" now.
- Keep your pets and beloved animals inside!!! They won't be able to move through two feet of snow any better than you will, and if the temperature is cold out, they can get sick or even freeze to death. Have some compassion. If you can, put out a large styrofoam box/cooler/something, stuffed with straw, for local stray cats/animals to take shelter in; in these days, compassion is a must. If you've got some spare pet food, put that out - staying warm burns calories.
- Help your neighbors clear the snow from their sidewalks if you can. If possible - and I mean unless you absolutely cannot - clear out a 3-feet circle around your nearby fire hydrants. (via TJ Johnson.) Make sure to dress warmly, wear sturdy and stable boots, and take your time shoveling!
- If the power goes out, be careful with candles! Nobody needs a fire!
- Keep a cell phone handy; a battery-powered radio is a good idea, too. If you need to report a non-life-threatening emergency, call the Nassau County line at 1-888-684-4274. For medical emergencies ONLY, use 911. Charge it up as much as you can as early as you can.
- Get your car off the road! Park your cars in your driveway, if you can. (Via FFD member Robert Volpe). Village lots are typically available for public parking if you can't.
- Try to have cash available! In the event that there is no electricity to run credit cards or operate ATMs, you'll want to have money around if you need to pay for anything.
- Once the storm is over, call your friends and family and see if they're alright!
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