Winter weather is right around the corner.
What happened
FEMA said winter weather is coming and households should prepare for cold temperatures, snow, ice and other hazards in their area. It pointed to tips from Ready.gov.
What it means for you: Check the forecast for your area, make sure you have heating fuel, warm clothing and a torch, and read the Ready.gov winter advice.
Official source: FEMA (@fema on X) (post on X): Winter weather is right around the corner.
Also useful
- British Gas winter emergency kit advice: what's in it, and what's missing (UK)
- Storm, flood and heatwave checklists for UK homes
- How do I prepare for winter? A UK home checklist for cold snaps and power cuts
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