Winter storms can strike suddenly, leaving your home without heat. These essential items will help you stay comfortable until power returns.

“Take a couple of bricks, right? Put it on a pan or a tray. Light some candles inside and you got a little man-made warmer. The heat from the candles warms the bricks, the bricks radiate some heat,” he said.

Depending on where you live, power outages can happen frequently in the winter — and not just during winter storms. Rain, sleet, high winds and trees falling can all damage power lines and equipment,

Snow in the forecast brings more than just a winter wonderland. It also increases the chance of power outages. Winter precipitation can cause power lines to sag, particularly if a snow-laden branch pushes them down. Those power lines can snap, causing outages.

The outages come days out from an expected winter weather event that is projected to drop snow on the area.

When the lights cut out and the temperature outside is below freezing, the next 10 minutes shape how safely you ride out the outage. Your goal is simple but urgent: trap as much heat as you can, protect your household from hidden hazards,

When ambient temperatures reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, your home's pipes are in danger of freezing and bursting. Here's what to do to prevent this.

Power outages are a possibility during any severe weather event. But a local power outage is different from a larger power grid problem.