Greene County EMA Director warns of coming storm

“Old Man Winter is about to remind us he is still around.” Said Roger Axe, Director, Greene

County Emergency Management Agency. “A winter snow storm is predicted to hit Greene County sometime early Wednesday morning.

“As before, we are advising people to get ready,” Axe said. “Take stock and have plenty of the following on hand;”

• food

• vehicle fuel

• home fuel

• medications

• necessary household supplies

“In addition, get your errands completed before Wednesday night so you won’t have to travel when the snow comes. If you do not have to get out, stay home because you not only put yourself at risk but the rescue responders if you would have trouble traveling.”

“We are also advising to park your vehicle facing out of your driveway so you can pull out instead of backing out,” he added. “That cuts the risk of getting hung up the snow.

If you must travel keep these things in mind:

• Slow down and adjust travel to conditions, especially on snow covered roads 

• Never tailgate or drive beside a snowplow, the driver’s visibility may be limited 

• The safest place on the road during a winter storm is behind a snowplow, but if you must pass, do so carefully 

• Be prepared in case of a crash and becoming stranded; always carry an emergency kit in your vehicle with food, water, a phone charger, sand or cat litter, flares or bright LED alternatives, a flashlight and blankets

• Keep your vehicle full of gas. 

• Keep a shovel in your car to dig out around your tires and your tailpipe if needed 

• Make sure your vehicle battery is strong, fluids are at the appropriate levels and your spare tire is properly inflated 

• Don’t forget gas line anti-freeze for your vehicles

“If we get the extreme cold of predicted later, consider keeping a small stream of water running in a sink to keep your pipes from freezing.

Be especially careful about shoveling snow to avoid heart attacks.” He concluded.