4 things to do now to prepare yourself and your home for extreme cold

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4 things to do now to prepare yourself and your home for extreme cold
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An intrusion of polar air into the United States this week won’t just mean an extreme chill. To stay safe as the holidays begin, here are four things you can do before bad weather arrives.

because of extreme cold, while slippery roadways can trigger crashes.

Just as you should have an emergency kit for your home, keep important provisions in your vehicle, as well. That can include: blankets, a bandanna or bright cloth to serve as a distress signal, sand or cat litter for tires stuck in snow or ice, a windshield scraper and shovel, a flashlight, snacks and water.

What's the proper technique for shoveling snow? A physical therapist offers specific tips for protecting your back while you dig out this winter. “It’s just about being prepared,” said Mike Griesinger, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Twin Cities forecast office in Minnesota. “The last thing you want to do is get stuck out somewhere where you’re unfamiliar and you have no idea when help may be able to come by.”

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