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EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 8 MIN

Tips for staying safe in frigid temperatures

from Lake Effect Spotlight · host WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

A bitter cold snap is gripping southeast Wisconsin. Many of us are under an extreme cold warning or watch with temperatures creeping into the negative teens. Weather-related emergencies can happen at any time. That’s why it’s especially important to be prepared. Katie Rousonelos is the public information officer with Wisconsin Emergency Management. She joins Lake Effect’s Sam Woods to share how to prepare for winter emergencies and how to stay safe during this cold snap. 

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