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Emergency preparations are already underway. Road crews are applying treatment where temperatures allow, though brine and de-icing materials lose effectiveness once surfaces drop below freezing. Transportation officials are strongly advising residents to avoid unnecessary travel once precipitation begins. Schools may move to delayed openings or closures, airports could experience delays or cancellations, and utility companies are preparing overnight response teams. Local shelters and warming centers are also making arrangements in case residents lose heat or need assistance.
Experts recommend that households in the advisory zone take simple steps now that can make a big difference later:
• Fully charge phones and backup batteries
• Gather flashlights, blankets, bottled water, and essential medications
• Avoid driving if ice begins forming on surfaces
• Check on elderly neighbors, relatives, or anyone living alone
• Keep pets indoors and safe from freezing temperatures
While the storm is expected to move out of the region after several hours, the ice it leaves behind may linger and create hazards long after the precipitation ends. Staying informed, planning ahead, and exercising caution will help keep communities safe until temperatures rise and conditions begin to improve.
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