The winter of 2018-19 was one for the record books in Wisconsin, with the state experiencing heavy snowfalls and dangerously cold temperatures brought on by the polar vortex. To help prepare everyone for what to expect in the months ahead, Gov. Tony Evers has declared November 4-8, 2019, Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin.

This is a good time to make sure your emergency kits are fully supplied, have your furnace serviced and get your vehicle checked out to make sure it’s ready winter road conditions.

Winter emergency kits should include items such as non-perishable food, water, a flashli...