It seems like Old Man Winter has made himself known a little earlier than usual this year and that's left a lot of people scrambling to prepare for the harsh realities that the season can bring.

One of the most-important adages when it comes to winter is "be prepared". Perhaps those of us who live in this area know that better than anyone - but - a refresher is always a good idea.

The following article shares many good tips for battling the ice, snow, and cold temperature.

Of note - the general rule here is to think ahead.  A little bit of preparation can go a long way towards surviving any situation you get yourself in.

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