– Cross posted from the Disaster Online Newsroom. 

We asked YOU over twitter to tell us how you prepare for winter weather:

Here is what you told us:

Carydc Please also remind people to ensure they have shovels, sand, ice scrapers and snow brushes in their cars for the winter weather.

Carydc Tip for knowing where the driveway is when snow comes. Put thin flexible rods with Reflectors on them at the sides of the drive.

Carydc When going out in the cold layer clothing. You can always take off extra layers when hot, but you may not have them when cold.

NeilMcD Move to Hawaii?

PerlStalker Keep a 3 day supply of food and water on hand in case of getting snowed in. Keep blankets, sand/salt and a shovel in your car.

TruckerDesiree For my Job, Canned Food, Bottled Water, Candles, Matches (leave window cracked though or Carbon Monoxide), Metal Shovel, Lots of S

TruckerDesiree Diesel Conditioner so Fuel doesn’t Freeze, Warm Clothes & bedding, If you have a pet plan a storage of their foods & medicines al

BRKyle Carry BIG bag of cat litter in your trunk, especially if you have a front wheel drive car. Helps stabilize the back, helps you out

BRKyle (cont) of slippery places when you need it. Also, a good SOLID scraper and small broom are a MUST, even in this DC area.

ginarau Bundle up with a cup of something warm in front of a fire & enjoy the snowfall.

SiobhanK524 Buy hot cocoa before the grocery stores run out!

publicrelations minus weather here in nd. we dress in layers and keep our heads covered.

LaurieCicotello “What are your tips for preparing for cold, snow and ice?” 1. Pack bags. 2. Move to Honolulu. Crisis narrowly averted!! )

jalcide headlamps: handsfree, more packable, weatherproof and can use lithium batteries for shelf-life and cold temperature performance.

krobertory rum, coke, tivo … Plus reviewing my family disaster plan, of course.

dpbkmb We keep several of those, shake & bake hot packs in both cars in case of an extreem cold emergency. Personal heat for pennies!

BillCurnow Other than “Man Up”? Bundle in layers, stay hydrated, defrost/desnow before you drive, keep that tank full, and drive defensively.

carolARC Get your meds before the weather strikes. Have multiple safe ways to stay warm that don’t involve flames. Don’t over exert in cold

carolARC Kittie litter in trunk adds both weight & a way to get out snow when stuck. Throw in nutrition bars, blankets, sturdy shoes too!

carolARC If you get stuck in snow, please please please, stay with your car-you can hold on weeks w/ car as shelter, hours without

carolARC ..plus, it’s easier to find a car on or near a road than a tiny person lost in the woods

SweetieAndSam Ice Storm Tip For Dogs: Lay terry towels down on concrete, helps prevent injuries from slipping on sidewalks & porches when dogs go outside

Thank you to each and every one of you for sharing your winter safety tips with us and our followers. Do you have other suggestions? Leave a comment below.

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