Get ready for winter weather, including power outages and road closures

January 8, 2024.Reading time 6 minutes.

We’re expecting high winds and gusts starting in the early morning on January 9 and continuing through the day, which could take down power lines and cause outages. From January 12-14, light snow might cover roads and disrupt travel. Take steps now to stay safe as the weather turns.

Snow and slippery roads ahead: Plan if you have medical needs

November 28, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Even small amounts of snow can wreak havoc on our ability to get around and that can have implications for your health, especially if you have medical conditions that require regular healthcare services and supplies.

Winter is coming…probably

January 8, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

After what feels like endless rain, meteorologists are predicting a possibility of snow early next week. The forecast is too uncertain to place any wagers on snow, but we’ve got a window of time to get ready for whatever happens. Even small amounts of snow can wreak havoc on our ability to get around and […]

Another winter blast coming: Plan for medical needs

February 6, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Just as we’re beginning to thaw out from the snow from Sunday and Monday, we’ve got a forecast for more snow into the weekend and perhaps into next week. While we can still get around on the roads, this is a good time to plan if you have medical needs. Snow, road closures, and your […]

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Then you better get ready.

December 22, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

The forecast says that there’s a possibility–just a possibility, mind you–of snow on Christmas Eve and flurries on Christmas Day. And while that does sound delightful in a Bing Crosby-kind-of-way, snow can catch us off guard, especially if we have health needs. Snow, road closures, and your health When snow closes roads, it’s hard for […]

Brrrrr! Cold weather tips if you have medical needs or pets (or pets with medical needs)

December 6, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Will it snow or won’t it snow? Oh mother nature, why must you be so fickle? But one thing we do know: if it snows, even a dusting creates havoc for drivers, creating road closures and traffic snarls. In our defense (I’m looking at you, smirking midwesterners and transplants from Boston), our steep hills and temperatures that dip […]