With temperatures expected in the negatives by the end of the week, it could be important to be prepared for the cold weather. Montgomery County Emergency Manager Rick Whitson says to have an emergency kit in both your car and your home.

Whitson says to be prepared when going outside as well, whether it's just cold outside or if it has snowed.  Whitson says to use caution when using external sources to heat a home, and not to leave anything out of sight to prevent something from catching on fire.