When winter hits, it hits hard. Extreme cold and winter storms can have serious impacts, including knocking out your electricity.
A brutal nor’easter is expected to cut a swath across the northeastern US on Feb. 13, potentially culminating in the heaviest snowfalls the region has seen in two years. This weather system has already caused thunderstorms and flooding in much of the southeastern US, and 22 states have put out winter weather warnings.
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are expected to see heavy snowfall and wind gusts as strong as 40 mph. Travel advisories have been issued, urging people to stay indoors whenever it’s possible.
If you’re without power or trapped inside because of massive snowfall, you’ll want to make sure you have a full stash of supplies to make it through this nor’easter. Here are the items you should stock up on to prepare for a winter storm.
Winter weather essentials:
For more storm preparedness tips, you can also check out how to keep your refrigerated food from going back during a power outage and how to keep your pets safe and calm during a winter storm, and find out what damage from a storm your home insurance will cover.
Canned foods and nonperishables
