Mild winters are one of the perks of living in the South but winter weather can make an appearance, causing havoc in grocery stores and roads in the Carolinas.
When winter weather sweeps through the Carolinas, power outages, downed trees, and icy roads can lead to hazardous conditions and a shutdown of major services from grocery stores to gas stations. With just over 30 snow plow trucks and 1,200 miles of roadways to cover in the Charlotte area, removal can be slow going.
Before rushing to the grocery store for bread and milk, here’s 10 things you can do to prepare your home for a winter storm in Charlotte, North Carolina.