Winter Ready Tips

Emergency car kits, driving safely on bad roads, and being prepared at home should the power go out due to bad weather are all things that people need to consider during the winter months.  While we do NOT have any severe snow storms in the forecast for our area this week, 3WC recently spoke with Donna Shumate who works with Emergency Management about some wintertime preparedness.  When bad weather is in the forecast, Shumate says that many are now turning to social media outlets.  AIR  Others also have apps on their cell  phones that send automatic alerts about bad weather, but Donna says don't panic if you are not up on all the latest techno gadgets and social media sites.  AIR  For more information, go to www.ncready.org