With cold weather quickly approaching, the National Weather Service has designated this week as Winter Weather Preparedness Week.

While we’re currently enjoying a mild stretch, a cold front will bring a return to harsh, chilly conditions this weekend. Now is the perfect time to prepare your home, vehicle, and family for whatever winter brings.

Here are a few key tips to stay safe this season: • Check your heat sources: They say the best time to fix the roof is when the sun is shining. Make sure furnaces, space heaters, and fireplaces are working properly and safely. Ensure proper ventilation to prevent fires • Winterize your vehicle: Be prepared for the worst. Stash an emergency kit in your vehicle in the case you get stranded. Blankets, coats, non-perishable food, shovels, and sand

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