Safely surviving winter's freeze

The coming winter months will likely bring icy roads, downed power lines and imposing snow drifts and if you live in Southeastern Michigan, contending with consequences of the frost and wind can help you avoid dangerous emergencies or disasters.

"Every family and business should be ready for the unexpected throughout the year," says Lynn Pharr, director of crisis preparedness, response and recovery for United Way of America. "Now is the time for many of us to focus on cold weather, power outages, winter fire safety and snowstorms."

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