ST. LOUIS – As the St. Louis region gears up for a powerful winter storm system on Sunday, with widespread snow and ice impacts anticipated, now is the time to get ready for whatever comes our way.

Up to 10 inches of snow are possible for some areas of Missouri and Illinois north of St. Louis, while some people south of St. Louis could see up to a half inch of ice and several inches of snow through Monday.

What do you need to stay prepared in your home and car? The National Weather Service offers the following checklists….

Home – Winter Preparedness Checklist

Warm clothing (Coats, hats, mittens, boots)

Extra blankets

Select foods (including non-perishables) to last for 2-3 days

Bottled water (at least one gallon per person per day)

Specialty items (Medicine, infant formula)

Flahslights (and extra batteries)

First aid kit (personal medications and bandages)

Portable radio

Cell phone and charger (fully charged if possible)

Firewood

Matches

Shovel/snowblower

Car – Winterization Checklist

Prepare winter survival kit

Full tank of gas

Check engine fluid levels

Test battery

Test lights/headlights

Inspect tire tread

Install or have snow tires handy

Use deicing washer fluid

Switch to synthetic oil

Car – Winter Survival Kit Checklist

Warm clothing (Coats, hats, mittens, boots)

Extra blankets

Non-perishable foods

Bottled water

Jumper cables

Cell phone and charger

Flashlights (and extra batteries)

First aid kit

Ice Scrapper

Snow shovel

Sand/kitty litter

Flares/triangles (and other bright objects)

Home – Winterization Checklist

Additionally, home improvement company Lowe’s offers the following checklist on winterizing your home…

Ensure a working heating system and thermostat

Protect pipes with tubular pipe wraps, rolled pipe wraps or insulation fittings

Weather strip your doors (to prevent cold air from entering)

Let pipes drip for prolonged periods of freezing

Replace your furnace with a clean filter

Use caulk around windows

Use foam outlet protectors

Clear leaves from gutters and roofs

Bring plants and some outdoor equipment inside