SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Emergency officials recommend preparing ahead of time as winter storms approach. The Springfield Greene County Office of Emergency Management offers a timeline to help residents plan.
Three to five days before storm
Residents should start monitoring the forecast and check their supplies three to five days before a storm hits. Officials recommend determining what supplies you have and what you will need.
One to two days before storm
People should identify potential risks one to two days before the storm arrives. Officials recommend buying essentials but warn against overdoing purchases.
Residents should also ensure that weather emergency alerts are turned on. During the storm, people should prepare for potential power outages.
“Our phones are great, but once they run out of battery, you can’t use that flashlight,” said Nicolette Zangara of the Greene County Office of Emergency Management. “You can’t use it really for anything after that. So also having those portable chargers charged up and ready to go is a really good way to stay connected, especially during a winter storm.”
Day of the storm
Officials recommend adjusting plans or staying home on the day of the storm. Residents should let loved ones know if plans change…