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Special Weather Statement - Ohio (West Virginia)
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Take Me Home, Slushy Roads
Drive Safely in Winter Weather

Written by Tom Hart
Deputy Director
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency

“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
—From Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost

We all know how harsh Ohio Valley winters can be—and how treacherous driving can be. But a little preparation in the fall can help make your winter travel smooth sailing.

First, make sure you know what your car can and cannot do. Read the manual and even find an empty parking lot to try practicing using the features that might come in handy for winter driving, such as four-wheel drive or traction control. more...

Winter
Out, Damn'd Cold! Out!- Heating bills certainly aren’t going to go down anytime soon, so keeping the cold air out come winter means preparation now. You’ll stay warmer and save money too.
Winter Recreation
Dress for Winter Success- Bundling up is a science. Knowing what to pile on and where can keep you warm and protect you from the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia.
Driving
Riding the Storm Out- When wild and wonderful becomes wet and not so wonderful, you need to take caution by following some safe driving tips for those wet country roads that take you home.
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