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Before the storm: How to prepare for outages and emergencies

Shoppers at J&J Foods shop Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, before this weekend's winter storm arrives. - photo by Scott Rogers

01232026 WEATHER 3.jpg — Shoppers at J&J Foods shop Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, before this weekend's winter storm arrives. - photo by Scott Rogers

As residents prepare for a winter storm this weekend, Hall County and Gainesville officials are urging the community to get ready for possible power outages and emergencies.