Make preparations before a weather event happens.  Here are some basic items you should store in case of an emergency:

• Water:  Three day supply, one gallon per person, per day

• Food:  Three day supply, non-perishable, high energy

• Clothing, bedding, and sanitation supplies

• Tools:  Can opener, plates, utensils, flashlight, batteries, cash, bleach, hand sanitizer

• First aid supplies, medicine

• Important documents

In the event of a winter storm:

If you have special, medical needs, consider temporary precautionary measures, such as moving the patient to a hospital.