Get your car and home ready for the snow with these expert tips.
Forecasters are warning those on the Mid-Atlantic coast to brace for major snowfall that is expected to hit this weekend.
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Winter Storm Jonas is expected to wreak havoc in some parts, with blizzard conditions possible over parts of the Washington D.C., Baltimore and New York City metro areas.
Lauren Fix, also known as “The Car Coach,” shared tips with INSIDE EDITION on how to get through the first major blizzard of the year.
She said to take a piece of cloth with rubbing alcohol and put some on your wipers, as the alcohol will cause the wipers to not freeze. Another option to protect wipers from the elements is to put a sock on them and stick the blades straight up in the air.
Fix also said to mix two parts rubbing alcohol with one part water in a spray bottle and spray a car's windshield to prevent ice from sticking to the glass.
She also says to put a zip lock bag over your mirrors to help prevent freezing and to use a common sanitizing product to thaw the car's lock.
"Use the alcohol that is in hand sanitizer," she said, noting that the alcohol will help remove the ice.
Another solution is to carefully heat up the car key.
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The approaching blizzard has sparked panic, with many flocking to nearby grocery stores to stock up on goods. Already, many shelves are empty, but what do you really need to ride out the storm?
INSIDE EDITION went storm shopping with nutritionist Amy Shapiro at Fairway in New York City.
She said to get the essentials like:
- Canned soups
- Beans
- Canned tuna or salmon
- Peanut butter
- Crackers
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