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Freezing snowmelt can build up and form a dam of ice, behind which water pools up into large puddles or “ponds.” The ponding water can then back up under the roof covering and leak into the attic or along exterior walls.State Farm photo shared under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 2.0).
Editors: University of Missouri Extension has compiled a list of websites, extension publications, news releases and other online resources for coping before, during and after winter storms.
MU Extension news releases
- Ice dams on the roof can damage your home: extension.missouri.edu/news/ice-dams-on-the-roof-can-damage-your-home
- Winter power outages can lead to generator concerns: extension.missouri.edu/news/winter-power-outages-can-lead-to-generator-concerns
- MU expert recommends precautions to avoid frozen pipes: extension.missouri.edu/news/mu-expert-recommends-precautions-to-avoid-frozen-pipes
- Advice for safe snow shoveling: extension.missouri.edu/news/tips-for-safe-snow-shoveling-0
- Elderly at special risk during frigid weather: extension.missouri.edu/news/elderly-at-special-risk-during-frigid-weather
- Ice melters may harm nearby trees: extension.missouri.edu/news/ice-melters-may-harm-nearby-trees
Missouri Extension Disaster Education Network: https://extension.missouri.edu/programs/disaster-education
MU Extension winter weather publications
- EMW1012, Disaster Supplies Kit: extension.missouri.edu/publications/emw1012
- G6867, First Aid for Storm-Damaged Trees: extension.missouri.edu/publications/g6867
- GH5117, Preparing for an Emergency: Home Heating in an Emergency: extension.missouri.edu/publications/gh5117
- GH5118, For the Unprepared: Home Heating in an Emergency: extension.missouri.edu/publications/gh5118
More MU Extension winter weather resources: extension.missouri.edu/topics/severe-winter-weather