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Winter Home • Winter Basics • Preparing for Winter Weather • Responding to Winter Weather
The coming winter months hold the possibility of icy roads, downed power lines and snow drifts. Virginians need to prepare now for cold-weather emergencies and disasters. There are simple, low-cost steps families can take to be ready: get a kit, make a plan and stay informed. Visit the Ready Virginia Web site for more about these three important steps.
Explore the links on this site for more information about winter weather, including:
- Types of winter weather advisories and how to respond to them
- Winter health, heating and travel safety tips
- Winter preparedness information for kids
Winter information from our Ready Virginia partners:
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- Virginia Department of Transportation
- Virginia Department of Fire Programs
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- National Weather Service
- American Red Cross | en Español
- Fire safety information from American Red Cross | en Español
Winter media kit:
- News Release: Ready Virginia Focuses on Getting Prepared for Winter
- Public Service Announcements
- Governor's Proclamation
- Download Winter 2007 Graphics
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