Here’s how to survive the winter storm headed for metro Atlanta

This story has been updated.

A winter storm forecast could bring snow or wintry mix to metro Atlanta Tuesday as the city prepares to host the Super Bowl, according to Channel 2 Action News.

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has closed state offices in 35 north Georgia counties, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced non-essential city employees have Tuesday off and Atlanta Public Schoolswill be closed as well.

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There are several things metro Atlanta residents can do to prepare.

• Make sure you have a cell phone, portable charger or extra batteries in case there is a power failure.
• Have a battery-powered radio to listen to emergency instructions.
• Have extra blankets, sleeping bags or winter coats.
• Do not turn on the stove for heat if the power goes out.
• Light a fire in a fireplace or use portable space heaters.
• Don't use portable gas camp stoves or charcoal grills indoors. The fumes can kill you.Never leave candles unattended. They can cause house fires.
• Have drinking water, food you don't have to cook and a non-electric can opener.
• Make sure you have baby food, if there's a baby in the house.
• Get a first aid kit and make sure you have your prescription drugs and other medication.
• Cat litter or sand can add traction on walkways. Rock salt can melt ice.
• Leave water taps open so they drip. Open cabinets under the kitchen sink to allow warm air to reach pipes.
• If pipes do freeze, thaw them slowly with an electric hair dryer — not with a torch.
• Keep a shovel, windshield scraper, flashlight, battery-powered radio and food, water and blankets in your car.
• If animals are outside, make sure fences and gates are secure and make sure they are wearing ID.
• Bring pets indoors when temperatures drop.