As you prepare for the weekend storm, make sure you have a weather app downloaded to your phone, as there may be power outages that interrupt television service for the latest news about weather.

Here are six more important steps you can take to get ready for the storm.

Winter weather can always prove to be challenging for drivers, so it's essential to prepare your vehicle now for when temperatures drop and snow piles up to ensure you get to your final destination safely. Click here to find out what is recommended for preparing to get stuck in your car during a storm.

Power outages can put the food you're storing in the refrigerator and freezer at risk. And while it may seem tempting to place food outside until power is restored, the United States Department of Agriculture warns against this. Click here as experts detail the dangers and explain how you might be putting your family at risk. 

Whether it's after a tornado, hurricane, winter storm or another severe weather event, power can be knocked out for days – or even weeks. We've got some tips to help you prepare so you're not caught off guard. Click here to read more.

Shoveling snow is such strenuous exercise that it poses health risks exacerbated, in part, by weather. The combination of cold temperatures and strenuous exercise can trigger a heart attack. Every year, about 805,000 Americans have a heart attack when shoveling snow.

People who have a medical condition like high blood pressure or a medical history of heart disease are at increased risk for a heart attack when performing strenuous exercise. So, do not just pick up a shovel and start throwing snow. Because shoveling snow is a workout, it is important for people who have any medical concerns to talk to their physician before performing any strenuous exercise in the cold. Assuming your doctor approves, here are 5 ways to further prepare your health to shovel snow in cold weather.

1) Check the weather, temperature, and wind chill before setting foot outside. Use that information to decide when to shovel and what to wear. If it's cold outside (it did just snow after all), you’ll want to dress in layers of loose-fitting clothing.

2) Use the right tool and the proper technique. Choose a shovel with a small, plastic blade. A shovel with a plastic blade will weigh less than a shovel with a metal blade. At the same time, a shovel with a small blade will limit you to small scoops. More on the proper technique:

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