Follow live updates as a winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, icy roads and cold temperatures from the southern ...

Food can be safely refrozen if it still has ice crystals or if a thermometer shows it’s at 40°F or below. If the power is out ...

Consumers should freeze refrigerated items they may not need immediately, such as leftovers, milk, and fresh meat or poultry, ...

With ice in the forecast, there is the chance that some across central North Carolina will lose power, perhaps for days. The quest to keep warm can bring risks -- from fire, carbon monoxide, even ...

If your heat is still functional, take steps to keep it inside the home by sealing window and door frames with adhesive tape.

This is what Herald-Leader reporter Janet Patton has learned in the last 30+ years of ice storms, plus some tips ...

A crucial step in winterizing your home is making sure you pets have a warm, safe place to ride out the freezing temperatures.

Bitter cold, power outages, and impassible roads are a terrible cocktail. Here’s how to prep and bunker in for an extreme ...

Use straw in shelters instead of blankets. Blankets will hold moisture. The water bowl should be heated so that the water ...

Letting a can of beans freeze allows for the water to freeze and expand in a similar way to beer and soda. The USDA advises ...

Leaving eggs in your car is a no-no in any weather conditions. As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can ...

Keep your animals inside if you can, but if they can't come indoors, here's how to keep them safe and warm during winter storms.