Here’s What You’ll Need to Prepare for Blizzard Juno

The snowflakes have already started falling here in our Brookfield studio, so if you aren't prepared for the storm you better start NOW!

Here's what it looked like outside our office around 11:30 a.m. on Monday.

Here's what the National Weather Service says you should have before a big snow storm:

• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Charge up your electric devices
• Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio to receive emergency information
• Extra food and water: dried fruit, nuts and granola bars, and other food that doesn't require cooking or refrigeration.
• Extra prescription medicine
• Baby items: diapers and formula
• First-aid supplies
• Heating fuel: refuel before you are empty; fuel carriers may not reach you for days after a winter storm
• Emergency heat source: fireplace, wood stove, space heater, properly ventilated to prevent a fire
• Fire extinguisher, smoke alarm; test smoke alarms once a month to ensure they work properly
• Extra pet food and warm shelter for pets

If you can't avoid being on the road, here's what NWS says you'll need for your car:

• Plan your travel and check the latest weather reports to avoid the storm
• Mobile phone, charger, batteries
• Blankets/sleeping bags
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Firstaid kit
• Knife
• High-calorie, non-perishable food
• Extra clothing to keep dry
• Large empty can to use as emergency toilet. Tissues and paper towels for sanitary purposes
• Small can and waterproof matches to melt snow for drinking water
• Sack of sand or cat litter for traction
• Shovel
• Windshield scraper and brush
• Tool kit
• Tow rope
• Battery booster cables
• Water container
• Candle and matches. Not only will the candle provide light if your flashlight dies, it can provide lifesaving heat.
• Compass and road maps (don't depend on moble devices)
• Keep your gas tank full to avoid ice in your tank and fuel lines.
• Avoid traveling alone
• Let someone know your timetable and primary and alternate routes of transportation

Stay safe and warm!