Hannah Brown
1/14/2022
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Ensure you have enough food, water, medications and other essentials for your family and pets for at least 72 hours.
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Have emergency supplies in your home. This includes flashlights, batteries, battery operated radio, medical supplies, nonperishable foods and a fully charged cell phone.
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Gather supplies before winter weather begins - travel may be difficult during and immediately following winter weather.
For a list of suggested emergency supplies, visit
www.ready.gov/kit.
Talk with your family about where to go and how to contact each other if you lose power.
Bring outdoor pets inside. If unable to bring pets inside, ensure they have appropriate shelter from the weather and access to fresh water that is not frozen.
Straw is the best bedding to keep outdoor pets dry and warm – free straw can be picked up at Animal Care and Control at
8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 in the self-serve trailer located in the front parking lot.
Home Safety
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Do
NOT use a generator indoors. Keep generators at least 20 feet away from your home and away from vents, windows and doors. -
Never use a charcoal grill or camping stove indoors.
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Don't use alternative heating methods such as space heaters in an unattended room or while you're sleeping.
If clearing debris, do not use power tools unless you are fully trained on proper safety procedures.
On the Road
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Only drive during a winter storm if it is necessary. It is important to keep roads clear for first responders and essential workers.
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Keep an emergency kit and blankets in your car.
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Slow down and leave space between you and other vehicles.
If you start to slide, do
NOT panic.
Call 9-1-1 for emergencies and call 3-1-1 to report downed trees and power lines.
CATS will operate normal weekend service on bus, light rail, and streetcar. Any weather-related service impacts will be announced as needed. Riders can call CATS Customer Service at
704.336.7433 (RIDE) for the most up-to-date information.
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Stay tuned to local new channels and the National Weather Service for updates.
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Subscribe to CharMeck Alerts – visit
CharMeck Alerts Sign up.
Monitor Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management on
Facebook,
Twitter, and
Instagram.
Check the
City of Charlotte and
Mecklenburg County websites for service impact updates.
This information is also available in other languages on the winter weather tips page.
For more information on how to prepare and stay safe during a winter storm visit www.ready.gov/winter-weather.
This press release was produced by the City of Charlotte. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
