Thursday, December 18 2008 3:51 PM EST2008-12-18 20:51:44 GMT
It is recommended that you print this page out and keep it by your phone or on your fridge.
Dawson Public Power District
(800) 752-8305
(308) 324-2386
Southern Public Power District
(888) 484-2470
Northwestern
In winter of weather it's always better to be prepared..
If you have to go out, here's a few things to remember to keep in your vehicle:
A flashlight with extra batteries
A first aid
If you do find yourself trapped in your vehicle:
Stay in the car.
Do not leave the car to search for assistance unless help is visible within one-hundred yards. You may become disoriented and lost
With temperatures and moisture dropping across the state, drivers need to, once again, be cautious.
A few driving tips to remember:
To avoid skids, brake carefully and gently "squeeze" brakes
If your city declares a snow emergency, remember: there is no parking on emergency snow routes, for the entire time of the snow emergency.
All car parked on the routes will be ticketed or towed.
Before you head out to work or school this check the road conditions.
Just dial 5-1-1 for road conditions in Nebraska.
And if you're leaving the state dial 1-800-906-9069.
Winter weather means flight cancellations and delays as well.
Here are some numbers you can call for information.
Kearney 308-382-8718
Grand Island 308-382-8718
Scottsbluff 308-632-5644
A winter storm watch indicates that severe winter weather may affect your area.
A winter storm warning indicates that severe winter weather conditions are definitely on the
way.
A blizzard
