A storm that dumped several feet of snow in California has now made its way across the country. After wreaking havoc in the Midwest and heading into New England, it appears that emergency conditions will continue for a while. AccuWeather is calling it the “December to Remember,” and storm trackers are warning about heavy rains that will immediately be followed by a blast of cold air from the north:
The cold blast will bring about the worst lake-effect snow event of the season so far Thursday into Saturday. The worst of the blinding bands of snow will occur across upstate New York, where snow will be measured in feet.
With several feet of snow on the way, there’s always a danger of massive and sustained power outages. If you haven’t been thinking about emergency preparedness, perhaps it’s time to start prioritizing. For example, if you live in an apartment in a big city, do you have the means to prepare your food and stay warm during a blackout? Your tap water won’t be coming on without electricity, or your toilet, for that matter. It may not be a fun topic to think about, but it gives people great peace of mind to be prepared for these types of emergencies, before they happen.
Source:
http://www.accuweather.com/regional-news-story.asp?region=eastusnews