Jack Frost is preparing to throw his worst at us in the weeks and months to come and so officials are calling November 4 – 8 Illinois Winter Weather Preparedness Week.

The National Weather Service is having a focused social media and website presence concerning winter weather safety and preparedness. Each day is concentrated on a different winter weather topic:
Monday, Nov. 4:  Snow and snow safety
Tuesday, Nov. 5:  Icy Roads and Ice Safety
Wednesday, Nov. 6:  Extreme Cold and Wind Chill Safety .
Thursday, Nov. 7:  Home Safety and Preparedness
Friday, Nov. 8:  Winter Weather Headlines, Blizzards.
They also gave some timely tips for winter weather prepardenss.
Make sure your home Emergency Kit is stocked and winter storm ready
  • Use sand to improve traction and apply products that melt ice on
    walkways
  • Make sure you have sufficient heating fuel. Regular fuel sources
    may be cut off
  • Keep emergency heating equipment and fuel so you can keep at
    least one room of your house warm enough to be livable
  • Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure your family knows
    how to use them.
  • Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply. Insulate
    walls, attics, doors, and windows.
  • Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic.
  • Do not overexert yourself or work outside for extended periods of time.