Winter weather, with its frigid temperatures, snow and ice, can be extremely dangerous, even deadly. To help Illinoisans handle winter’s hazards, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will highlight winter storm preparedness throughout November as part of its 12-Month Preparedness Campaign.
"We've enjoyed beautiful weather this fall, but the snow, ice and frigid temperatures of an Illinois winter are just around the corner," said IEMA Interim Director Joe Klinger. "Many injuries and deaths related to winter weather could be prevented if people take a few minutes today to prepare."