The National Weather Service and State Emergency Management Agency partnered during Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri, to help Missourians prepare and stay safe during the winter months. Throughout Winter Weather Preparedness Week the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency shared winter weather safety messaging on their social media.
In preparation for the unknown winter weather, we advise you to read over the following winter weather preparedness tips the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency shared on their Facebook page during Winter Weather Preparedness Week.
Winter Weather Terminology
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, “Do you know the difference between a Winter Storm Watch, Winter Weather Advisory & Winter Storm”, Facebook, 6 Nov. 2023, 3:18 p.m., https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=719128016922522&set=a.224356003066395
Ice Safety
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, “Today’s #WinterPreparedness focus is ice safety! Why is ice more dangerous than snow? It is”, Facebook, 7 Nov. 2023, 8:55 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=719483300220327&set=a.224356003066395
Snow Safety
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, “We know today’s high is 80+ degrees, but it’s Snow Safety Day! Very little snow”, Facebook, 8 Nov. 2023, 9:10 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=719994300169227&set=a.224356003066395
Extreme Cold, Hypothermia and Frostbite
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, “Often, too little attention is paid to the dangers posed by extreme cold. In 2022,”, Facebook, 9 Nov. 2023, 8:00 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=720541406781183&set=a.224356003066395
Planning for Snow, Ice and Cold
Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, “The final day of #WinterWx Preparedness Week is all about planning! Plan ahead by prepping”, Facebook, 10 Nov. 2023, 8:01 a.m., https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=721090900059567&set=a.224356003066395
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