WINONA Minn. – The Winona County emergency planning manager, Ben Klinger, said the Minnesota National Guard is on standby for extreme winter moving into the area. Emergency shelters have been arranged, Klinger said. “We do a lot of pre-planning for events like this.” he said in a KWNO interview. “We are also partners with snowmobile clubs in case we need to rescue or get emergency medical personnel to people’s houses if the roads are blocked.”
Klinger recommendations
> Stay off the roads but of you must go out, give yourself extra time and turn your headlights are on even in the daylight.
> Stock your car with an emergency safety kit packed blankets, flashlights, food and water.
> If you do get stuck in your car, stay where you are.