Winter Storm and Severe Weather Information
Winter is here and it is one of the coldest on record already! Your local Pathmark is here to help keep you and your family safe in any weather this season brings. Remember to prepare in advance and use the below checklist to stock up your house and cars. Preparing for inclement weather can help you and your family manages through the inclement winter weather safely.
Snow is not the only weather challenge that the winter brings. There are numerous types of winter weather and each brings a different challenge. Make sure you prepare by visiting your local Pathmark to get the items you need most. The below checklist will give you the most needed items to make it through the season. And remember…spring is right around the corner!
Winter Weather Shopping Checklist
Driving in Winter Weather
- Shovel
- Windshield scraper
- Flashlight
- Battery powered radio (remember extra batteries)
- Bottled water
- Food
- Matches
- Clothing (extra socks, hats, gloves)
- First aid kit
- Blankets
- Rope
- Rock salt
- Booster cables
- Emergency flares
Protecting Your Family at Home
No matter what type of Winter Weather is heading your way - your local Pathmark can help you prepare. Make sure your home is stocked with the following:
Safety Items
- Rock salt
- Snow shovels
- Batteries
- Flashlights
- First Aid kit
- Battery powered radio (remember extra batteries)
- Matches
Stocking Up on Foods
- Canned fruit, soups, vegetables
- Bottled water
- Boxed or jarred non-perishable foods such as crackers, cereal, peanut butter, and nuts
- Bread
- Powdered milk
- Don't forget your beloved pets! Make sure that you have enough bottled water and pet food on hand.
Winter Weather Varieties
Freezing Rain
Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees, and power lines.
Sleet
Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes moisture on roads to freeze and become slippery.
Winter Storm Watch
A winter storm is possible in your area. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for more information.
Winter Storm Warning
A winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in your area.
Blizzard Warning
Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer.
Frost/Freeze Warning
Below freezing temperatures are expected.
Source: Fema.gov
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