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Winter Weather Awareness Day is Thursday, November 5, in Iowa

November 5th is Iowa's Winter Weather Awareness Day. All this week, Nov. 2-6, we will provide tips to help prepare you for the chilly season ahead.

 

As you know, Old Man Winter has prematurely paid us a few visits this year. We will make sure that Iowans are prepared for the next bout of winter weather.

 

Find winter weather tips here.

 

Also, visit Ready.gov for more information.

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Be Prepared for an Emergency or Disaster

Emergencies are a part of life. Fire, police, and emergency medical services may be delayed in an emergency or unable to respond. Whether it is tornadoes, flooding, winter storms, or an act of terrorism, emergencies can occur quickly and without warning. Although we cannot prevent emergencies, we can prepare for them.

 

There are three simple steps you can take:

• Build a kit. Your emergency supply kit should have everything you need to sustain you and your family for 3-5 days. Get a checklist you can use to put together your own kit.

• Make a plan. Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency is key. Make sure everyone in your family knows what to do.

• Be Aware.�Learn about the hazards that can affect your community and learn how to get information about current weather and road conditions.