As Bedford County braces for the first significant snow of the season, residents and local organizations are coming together to keep everyone safe and warm.

You could wing it this winter, but preparing ahead of time offers some serious perks.

Hurricane season is officially underway. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a slightly more active hurricane season compared to average. Now is the time to prepare, and one New River Valley business is doing just that after getting hit hard by Helene.

You don’t have to be a devoted prepper -- you know, those people who stockpile food and supplies for doomsday scenarios? -- to get your family ready to face potential emergency situations.

As mid-May arrives, tornado season begins to reach its peak, proving to be a big threat, and nearly every state in the United States can experience a tornado. Having said that, do you know the safest things you can do for you and your family should a tornado strike near your home? Because of that, it’s smart to consider what room may be safest for you, in the event of a tornado. Mobile homes are simply not designed to withstand a tornado or strong winds in severe storms. [WATCH: When you see a tornado while driving, here’s what to do]The time to find shelter is when you are under a tornado warning, so while all of this is helpful information, the best thing you can do is know the signs before a tornado hits.