CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Winter is not quite three weeks old, but already many West Virginia residents have felt the hardships it can bring.
No power. No heat. No way to travel anywhere. And for those stuck on the West Virginia Turnpike, no way to get home.
State and local emergency officials tried to learn from their mistakes of last month when planning for this weekend's snowstorm. But people can take steps as well, for themselves and for others.
Things you can do to combat the cold* - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports
I figure that everyone knows several of these tips already, but a refresher never hurts. We are just avoiding the interstates because the state is barely cleaning them and we don't want to get stuck out there for 48 hours waiting for a rescue like some poor schmuck who made the national news.
No power. No heat. No way to travel anywhere. And for those stuck on the West Virginia Turnpike, no way to get home.
State and local emergency officials tried to learn from their mistakes of last month when planning for this weekend's snowstorm. But people can take steps as well, for themselves and for others.
Things you can do to combat the cold* - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports
I figure that everyone knows several of these tips already, but a refresher never hurts. We are just avoiding the interstates because the state is barely cleaning them and we don't want to get stuck out there for 48 hours waiting for a rescue like some poor schmuck who made the national news.
