When it comes to surviving the elements, knowing is half the battle.
In case you haven't heard, a big huge winter storm is headed towards the East Coast this weekend, with forecasts looking at perhaps a foot of snow across Manhattan and New Jersey. Chances are your local supermarket is already out of milk, eggs and bottled water because that's the way New Yorkers roll when a single snow flake hits the ground.
Fortunately, the Islanders are here with some important safety tips to get you prepared for chilly emergencies, travel and shoveling you might soon have to worry about.