How to prepare for weekend winter storm
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
NWS graphic winter storm
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The National Weather Service has placed Nodaway County under a Winter Weather Watch from Saturday evening through early Monday morning, predicting between 8 and 15 inches of snowfall and up to a tenth of an inch of ice.
Nodaway County Emergency Management Director Christy Forney advised against travel during the winter storm and that some emergency services may be delayed. The storm system will be followed by freezing temperatures.
Here’s what you can do to prepare:
- Make sure to have at least 3-5 days of food and water
- Replenish any low supply of necessary medications, baby formula/food, diapers/wipes, pet food, etc.
- Bring pets inside
- Set out flashlights with new batteries
- Charge wireless devices
- Fuel vehicles
- Purchase ice melt
When heating your home with alternate sources, follow all safety precautions.
- Check your supply of propane or firewood
- Make sure your chimney is clean
- Never run a generator inside of your home
- Do not use your kitchen oven to heat your home
- If using a kerosene heater, make sure your space is well ventilated and the heater is at least three feet away from flammable objects
- If you experience a power outage, report it to your utility company
The following will be available as warming stations during anticipated freezing temperatures in the days following the predicted storm, Monday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Jan. 10:
Maryville Community Center
1407 N. Country Club Road
Hours: M-Th. 5 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri. 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Maryville Public Library
509 N. Main St.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Nodaway County Health Center
2416 S. Main St.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
