How to prepare for the winter storm hitting western Massachusetts

as we mentioned the first big snowfall of the winter is coming our way and hardware stores were very busy this afternoon with people making sure they have everything they need 22 news reporter Heath calb has a closer look at how people were preparing for the storm it's been some time since the Pioneer Valley saw a plowable snowstorm and for most people getting last minute supplies the upcoming weather is a nuisance but for others like Todd from Feeding Hills he loves it especially because he's missed out on crucial plowing revenue for the past few years I love this snow I love the snow love to ski in it love to plow it it's a good time if you're ready for it and prepared for it it's not just independent plowers that are happy to finally see the snowy forecast hardware stores across the region are seeing a sizable influx of business Rocky's a hardware and agam had Shoppers coming in Non-Stop Sunday morning a lot of customers um we were ready with salt shovels um snow brushes all that good stuff I mean for significant storm in about 2 years so it's a we've had a lot of customers yesterday we are keeping a tally on shovel so sold over 75 yesterday and we're kind of trending to do the same if not more today to winter weather lovers like myself and so many more hot chocolate and sledding sound like Necessities during and after the storm but it's those other Essentials that can make a huge difference whether you plan on getting on the road or just staying in items like a flashlight blanket snow brush ice smell and shovel could be crucial Investments particularly with heavy wet snow coming there's always a chance to lose power it's a little tough a little tough but you got to be prepared for it as well I mean it is New England anything can happen so uh you know you got to be ready for that working for you I'm Heath Cal 22 News