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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When severe winter weather threatens your area, there are things you can do now to ensure you and your family are prepared for whatever conditions it may bring.

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Winter storms can drop any and all combinations of snow, sleet, ice and rain to many parts of the Tar Heel state. With those conditions comes the possibility of icy roadways, mass power outages and other hazardous conditions.

“North Carolina’s winter weather can be challenging and everyone should be prepared for dangerous conditions,” Governor Roy Cooper said in a statement.

Prior to and during the weather event, residents should continually monitor conditions as they develop. The following information should also be kept in mind when listening to winter storm advisories, watches and warnings:

“Make a family emergency plan, update your emergency supply kit and pay attention to weather alerts from trusted sources,” Cooper said. “These steps will help you survive inclement weather and recover faster from it.”

North Carolina Emergency Management officials encourage the following when making preparations:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends taking steps to weather proof your home prior to the winter storm’s arrival. This includes:

The following steps should also be taken, according to information from the CDC, to prepare your vehicle for winter conditions:

While it is recommended to avoid any travel while icy roads or other hazardous conditions may exist, AAA says there are ways to help stay safe should the need to venture out arise.

NCDOT says crews will be working as fast as possible to prepare and clear roadways, but "response times are expected to be slower than previous storms due to labor shortages impacting crews spread around the state." 

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