Be Prepared for Winter Weather All Season!
Recent warm weather may have fooled us into believing that winter storms are not a pressing concern. However, it’s a matter of when, not if, winter weather will set in - so it’s good to prepare in advance.HSEMD urges all Iowans to learn how to be prepared both at home and on the road.
The Des Moines National Weather Service has a variety of weather safety information available on their website as well, at under the Winter Weather Awareness Day link, including the winter weather products they issue for winter hazards.
Emergencies are part of life. Fire, police and emergency medical services may be delayed in an emergency or unable to respond. Whether it's tornadoes, flooding, winter storms or an act of terrorism, emergencies can occur quickly and without warning. Although we cannot prevent emergencies, there we can prepare for them.
There are three simple steps you can take:
- Be Aware. Learn about the hazards that can affect your community, and learn how to obtain information about current weather and road conditions. Click one of the links to the left to find out more about specific hazards that affect Iowa.
- Build a kit. Your emergency supply kit should have everything you need to sustain you and your family for 3-5 days.
- Make a plan. Knowing what to do in the event of an emergency is key. Make sure everyone in your family knows what to do.
