Columbia Weather Systems

Traveling for the holidays? Make sure to “Know Before You Go” and prepare for winter driving with the following tips: 🛬  Check road conditions. Call 511 or visit your state’s DOT website. 🌨  Get the weather forecast. Change travel plans if hazardous weather is expected. 🧰  Pack an emergency supply kit. Stock your vehicle with the follow items: Water, a mobile phone, charger, batteries, blankets, flashlight, first-aid kit, candle, high-calorie, non-perishable food, sand or cat litter for traction, shovel, scraper, and battery booster cables. 🚘 ✅  Ready your vehicle. Check your battery, wipers, coolant, and other systems affected  by cold temperature. Make sure your tires have good tread. Clear snow, ice or dirt from windows, lights and camera.

Is your business prepared? According to the NOAA, the U.S. experienced a historic year of weather-related disasters in 2017. Extreme weather and other emergencies can cause tens of thousands of damages for small businesses. For the last week of National Preparedness Month, access resources from Ready.gov to be better prepared for the future. If your company operations are affected by weather conditions, contact us for professional monitoring solutions.