Governor Roy Cooper has declared this week as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging residents to planm prepare and be ready for potentially dangerous winter weather in the months ahead. To get ready for for winter weather, North Carolina Emergency Management officials urge you to:
 * Always keep at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food in your home.
 * Keep fresh batteries on hand for weather radios and flashlights.
 * Dress warmly for the cold. Wear multiple layers of thin clothing instead of a single layer of thick clothing.
 * Properly vent kerosene heaters and keep electric generators outside and away from open windows or doors to prevent carbon monoxide poisonong. Do not burn charcoal indoors.
 * Use a NOAA Weather Radio to monitor for changing weather conditions.
 * Keep alternative heating sources and fire extinguishers on hand. Be sure your family knows how to use them.
 * Store an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include scraper, jumper cables, tow chain, sand/salt, blankets, flashlight, first aid kit and road map.
For more information on how to prepare for winter storms, download the free ReadyNC app, or visit online readync.org.