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Winter Storm and Severe Weather Information

As the Winter weather is upon us, your local A&P Supermarket is offering these reminders to help prepare you. Snow and freezing rain can cause flooding, closed roadways and lose of power; preparing for inclement weather can help you and your family safely manage inclement Winter weather.

There are numerous types of winter weather challenges. First, learn the terms and what they mean:

Freezing Rain

Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees, and power lines.

 

Sleet

Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes moisture on roads to freeze and become slippery.

 

Winter Storm Watch

A winter storm is possible in your area. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for more information.

 

Winter Storm Warning

A winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in your area.

 

Blizzard Warning

Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer.

 

Frost/Freeze Warning

Below freezing temperatures are expected.

 

Source: Fema.gov

Prepare your home, cars and family.

No matter what type of Winter Weather is heading your way - your local A&P supermarket can help you prepare. Make sure your home is stocked with the following:

• Rock salt
• Snow shovels
• Batteries
• Flashlights
• Canned fruit, soups, vegetables
• Bottled water

No matter what type of Winter Weather is heading your way - your local A&P Supermarket can help you prepare. Make sure your home is stocked with the following:

• Shovel
• Windshield scraper
• Flashlight
• Battery powered radio (remember extra batteries)
• Bottled water
• Food
• Matches
• Clothing (extra socks, hats, gloves)
• First aid kit
• Blankets
• Rope
• Rock salt
• Booster cables
• Emergency flares