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Traveling for the holidays? Plan ahead before hitting the road with these tips and by equipping your vehicle with the following safety supplies: - Blanket - Road Salt - Shovel - Scraper - Jumper Cables - Drinking Water - Repair Kit - Flashlight, Flares - Snacks As Weather Ready Nation Ambassadors, we are committed to educating about the importance of weather preparedness. For more winter weather safety tips, visit weather.gov/winter.

🗓️  September is  National Preparedness Month . Watch this video and share for important reminders on how to be prepared for natural disasters and emergencies. Do you find it difficult to set aside time to prepare? Start with what you could accomplish in just 5 minutes  at this link .  Don't see the video? Click here . 

May is  National Wildfire Awareness Month , and as Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors, we are highlighting the importance of fire prevention and preparedness. Click here to learn more . We believe Incident Response can be safer and more effective with weather monitoring capabilities.  Read our white paper "Five Reasons Incident Response Needs a Weather Station" here.

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.