Ice and Snow are on the Way -- Nov. 7 is Winter Weather Awareness Day

Each year, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the National Weather Service sponsor Winter Weather Awareness Day. Winter storms can bring heavy snow, ice, strong winds and freezing rain. Winter Weather Awareness Day is an opportunity to remind Iowans that there are steps they can take to be prepared for winter. Because it's a matter of when, not if, winter weather will occur. Advance preparation is key to preventing injuries and death during the winter months. For more information on preparing for winter weather, visit the Ready Iowa Winter Weather webpage.