SEVERE WINTER STORMS

pnbsppdiv styletext-align center line-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt aligncenterspan styletext-transform uppercase font-size 13.5ptSevere winter stormsspandivdiv styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0ptspan stylecolor black font-size 9ptStaggering winter storm statistics show that 70 percent of winter storm deaths are automobile related. One-fourth of winter storm fatalities are the result of individuals being caught in the storm and more than 50 percent of these deaths are males. spandivdiv styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 10ptspan stylecolor black font-size 9ptBlinding wind-driven snow extreme cold icy roads avalanches and downed trees and power lines can all accompany winter storms. Communication lines can be cut off and access to emergency and medical services may be severely limited once extreme weather hits a region. Its important to know what to do before during and after a winter stormspandiv