Are You Prepared for Winter? Fairfax County Offers Tips

The dreaded wintry mix is coming this weekend. Watch this video to see if you're ready for winter weather.

Posted Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 12:54 pm ET

This week, Dec. 1-7, is Winter Preparedness Week in Virginia. Are you ready for “Old Man Winter” and possible inclement weather?

Whitney Kazragis, community outreach liaison with Fairfax County's Office of Emergency Management, offers several tips to prepare for the upcoming winter season, including what items to have in your home and car emergency supply kit.

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