ATLANTA — Severe Weather Team 2 is forecasting a winter storm moving into metro Atlanta and north Georgia on Friday.
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan is forecasting a winter storm moving with a winter mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain moving into the area on Friday.
On Tuesday, Governor Kemp’s office shared the state’s plan to handle safety needs, including details on how the Georgia Department of Transportation was getting the roads ready.
Georgia Department of Transportation and Georgia Power officials say their crews are preparing ahead of time.
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Here are 11 things you can do to make sure you’re prepared when the storm moves in.
- Use electric space heaters with automatic shut-off switches.
- Keep heat sources at least three feet away from furniture and drapes.
- Insulate your home and ensure doors and windows are sealed.
- Check and install a working carbon monoxide detector.
- Have backup heat sources like extra blankets, sleeping bags, or a wood-burning fireplace.
- Check your antifreeze, brakes, heater, tires, and wipers.
- Keep your gas tank at least half full.
- Carry an emergency ready kit with items like a portable phone charger, ice scraper, extra blanket, sand for traction, and jumper cables.
- Use generators outdoors and at least 20 feet from doors, windows, or vents to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Allow pipes to drip or insulate them to prevent freezing.
- Keep pets indoors and check on elderly or disabled relatives and neighbors.
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You can find more preparedness information from the state online here.
Georgia Emergency Management Association will also provide updates on weather conditions online and via social media, officials said.
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