Boston Braces for Major Snowstorm: 4 Essential Prep Steps

A major winter snowstorm is forecast for Boston and Massachusetts, and authorities recommend four prep steps: enable and monitor emergency alerts, assemble a winter emergency kit (water, medications, non-perishable food, batteries, basic tools) and fully charge devices, prepare the home (sprinkle snow melt on stairs, clear roofs and branches, gutters, ensure detectors work, service the snow blower), and ready the vehicle (full gas tank, good wiper blades, a winter survival kit).