It never hurts to be prepared ahead of time when it comes to getting ready for the winter. Storms can arrive out of nowhere and when they do, you should have your supplies in order and a warm shelter to get you safe from the elements. Check out this video on how to stay safe when the winter arrives again:

Cold weather disasters often get overlooked when it comes to survival preparation.

While relatively rare, they pose just as much a risk to the public as any other natural disaster.

What cold weather steps do you take to deal with the occasional blizzard, ice storm or cold snap? Tell us below.