How to prepare for snow and extreme cold weather
Samantha Schnitzer uses a shovel to dig out from over a foot of snow in front of her Holbrook home following a nor'easter in March 2018. Credit: James Carbone
From important numbers you should know to advice on how to safely shovel snow, here's Newsday's guide to keeping your homes, your pets and yourselves safe during extreme winter weather.

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