Next Week is Winter Awareness Week
Friday, November 6th, 2015 -- 9:20 AM
-Governor Scott Walker has declared November 9th-13th as Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin. The annual campaign, sponsored by Wisconsin Emergency Management, its ReadyWisconsin preparedness program and NOAA's National Weather Service, is to remind people to be prepared for winter conditions that could threaten their safety.According to the Clark County Emergency Management Department, winter weather can be extremely dangerous and even deadly. Every winter in Wisconsin, officials say approximately 45 people are killed and more than 4,700 are injured in accidents on icy or snow-covered roads.
It is recommended to carry an emergency supply kit in your vehicle. In your home make sure that exhaust vents for furnaces are clear of snow and ice. Also be sure your home has a carbon monoxide detector and that it is working properly. Having a NOAA All Hazards Radio is a great first step to being prepared for severe weather. Knowing the terms used to describe winter weather is also very important.
Your local Emergency Management Office can provide assistance in finding information to help you in your efforts to prepare. You can also visit websites such as ready.gov and readywisconsin.gov.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.