As hard as it may be to believe with today’s temperature going into the mid 60s, winter is less than three weeks away!  OEM and the Commonwealth of Virginia want to make sure you are prepared for whatever this winter may bring.  December 1- 7 has been declared ‘Winter Preparedness Week’ in Virginia to encourage residents to get ready for the upcoming winter months.  Even if it turns out that all the Northern Virginia area receives is a cold winter without snow, it is good to prepare in advance just to be safe.

There are several ways that you can prepare for the upcoming colder months including getting your home ready, buying a shovel and salt for your driveway or sidewalk, getting your car ready by making sure that you have a snowbrush and even an extra blanket inside in case you have car trouble, getting out your winter coats, hats, and gloves, and, last but not least, brushing up on the NOVA inclement weather procedures.

For more information on how to prepare for winter weather, safe winter driving tips, and more, go to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s website.