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Well, if the weather folks are right (and how often does that happen?!), then tomorrow is going to be messy in Central Indiana.  We’ve put together a “For Dummies” list (no we don’t think you are a dummy!) just in case you want to double-check your weather preparations.  If we all do get iced-in, remember that Hoosier TV is there for you with all the hilarious, helpful and informative programming you’ll need to pass the time!

1. Make sure to charge up your cell phones tonight. Ice often knocks down electrical wires, so power up now just in case.

2. Make sure to have flashlights and candles out and available. Lanterns that you don’t have to hold are invaluable. Locate your spare batteries now.

3. Put your cars in the garage, but make sure you know how to disconnect the electric garage door opener so you can manually open and close the garage door.

4. Get some cash to have on hand – ATM machines operate electrically and you may not be able to get cash for several days or process your debit cards. During the big wind storm that did so much damage in nearby Louisville, KY in the Fall of 2008, both ATMs and traffic lights were out for days.

5. If you lose power and heat, close off unused rooms. Conserve the heat you do have in your home.

6. Report the down wires immediately, because if things get bad, it could be days for repairs to occur.

7. If you were to lose power for more than two to three days your homes will get very cold. Think about alternative plans (e.g, finding someone who has power, go to a motel). Keep in touch with each other. If things do get bad, but you have power, invite your friends and family over who are without. You can watch Hoosier TV together and the more bodies in a location, the easier to heat the space!

8. Fill your gas tanks today if you can; gas pumps also operate electrically.

9. Buy a battery operated radio – you may find it a valuable source of information, although most all smartphones have a news and weather apps on them or available.

10. Go to the grocery store. It is sure to be a mad-house, but stock up on your perishable food items.

Please offer up any helpful tips you might have in the comments!

Coming at you from Greenfield it’s the Indiana Weather Almanac for June 21 – 27. The season changes to summer on June 21 which is the longest day of the year. These weather updates are a great service brought to you by Comcast and their On Demand service.

Paul Poteet discusses average highs, lows and previous weather records for this time of year. Also revealed are sunrise and sunset times you can expect for this week.

Paul talks about a show called “Media For Hire” which is a reality series about people making a reality series. This is a show by 12 Stars Media Productions which also produces the “Indiana Weather Almanac” spots.

Catch Paul Poteet bringing you the weather information at anytime by heading to the Get Local -> News section and choosing “Weather Almanac”. This content is free for you as a Comcast Digital cable subscriber.

Need help? Learn how to watch at WatchIndiana.TV.

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WTHR Eyewitness News does an excellent job keeping you informed of severe weather in the area. They are your local news source and you can catch replays of the news casts by using your On Demand service from Comcast.

The top stories from June 14th, 2010 are as follows:

• Severe Weather Causes Tornado Warnings
• Flooding In Morgan County
• Holiday World Park Owner Passes Away

Need help? Learn how to watch at WatchIndiana.TV.

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Are you ready for spring weather? Comcast On Demand service provides you weekly information about the weather with Indiana’s weatherman, Paul Poteet.

For the week of April 19th, average temperature highs will be around 66 degrees. Sunrise will peak out on around 7am on average and sunsets will happen around 8:30pm.

This content is freely available by checking out the Get Local -> News section with your Comcast On Demand service.

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Spring is here, and as that adage goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Be ready for any potential weather changes by using your Comcast On Demand service and take a look at Indiana’s weatherman Paul Poteet as he brings you the weekly Indiana Almanac.

Paul usually hosts from all over the city of Indianapolis bringing you the weekly average temperatures, the sunrise/sunset times, and the historical significance of the weather we’re having in the current week.

This information is always available for free for Comcast Digital cable subscribers in the Get Local section.

Need help? Learn how to watch at WatchIndiana.TV.

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