MEMA urges residents to prepare for winter weather

MEMA is urging residents to prepare for upcoming winter weather and extreme cold, the agency said in a social media post and on its website.

The state emergency management agency directed people to more information at https://www.msema.org/news/mema-encourages-citizens-prepare-upcoming-winter-weather. MEMA coordinates preparedness and response efforts for hazards that can disrupt travel, utilities and daily life during severe winter conditions.

Extreme cold and winter storms can bring power outages, dangerous travel conditions and health risks such as hypothermia. Emergency management experts generally advise assembling an emergency kit, keeping a supply of warm clothing and medications, and planning for power interruptions. Residents should monitor local weather forecasts and official agency updates for the latest guidance.

This notice is intended to prompt early action so households and communities can reduce risk and recover more quickly if conditions worsen. We will provide more information as it becomes available.