Whether we want to or not, it’s time to start thinking about winter weather here in northwest Ohio and southern Michigan.  Next week is Winter Safety Awareness Week in Ohio.

Would you know how to protect your family from a severe winter storm that entails blizzard conditions, ice storms and sub zero temperatures?  The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness encourages us to learn what to do to prepare and recover from natural weather related home disasters.

Click here to get some tools to help you be prepared.

Also, as part of Winter Safety Awareness Week the FOX Toledo Stormtracker Weather Team will present a 5 part series on the winter of 2009-2010.  These stories will be presented on-air daily in our 10pm newscast.  We encourage you to tune in and email us with any feedback you might have.

Have a great winter and make sure you and your family are prepared.