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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hurricane Preparedness - Get Moving When a Storm Threatens. Protect your home: cover windows, secure doors and loose items. Determine sheltering options and consider your pets. Ready your go-bag, meds and supplies, charge phone, fill up/charge vehicle. Help your neighbors, especially the elderly & other vulnerable people. Follow evacuation orders if given. (Image credit: NOAA's National Weather Service)" src="/sites/default/files/2023-03/4-When-Storm-Threatens.png" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Hurricane Preparedness - Get Moving When a Storm Threatens. Protect your home: cover windows, secure doors and loose items. Determine sheltering options and consider your pets. Ready your go-bag, meds and supplies, charge phone, fill up/charge vehicle. Help your neighbors, especially the elderly & other vulnerable people. Follow evacuation orders if given.

Do you know what to do when a storm threatens? Prepare for hurricane season by taking the time now to understand the actions needed when time is of the essence.

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