The National Weather Service offers the following tips to prepare for ice storms and minimize their impact: Put together an emergency supply kit before the storm hits Have a week s worth of food and prescriptions on hand in case you lose power or are unable to travel outside your home Trim weak or damaged branches around your home Don t leave windshield wipers raised on your vehicles Don t park your vehicles under trees Keep your electronic devices charged
Another round of snow and mixed precipitation is headed our way prompting a Winter Storm Watch for New York City and much of the Tri-State on Thursday into Friday.