How To Deal With Extreme Cold

This weekend will usher in some of the coldest air we'll see all season in Central New York with lows well below zero overnight.  The Centers for Disease Control recommends the following for preparing for a cold snap:

Drinking water

Canned/no-cook food (bread, crackers, dried fruits)

Non-electric can opener

Baby food and formula (if baby in the household)

Prescription drugs and other medicine

First-aid kit

Rock-salt to melt ice on walkways

Supply of cat litter or bag of sand to add traction on walkways

Flashlight and extra batteries

Battery-powered lamps or lanterns
(To prevent the risk of fire, avoid using candles.)

Find the full Extreme Cold safety guide here.