Samantha Schnitzer uses a shovel to dig out from over a...

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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