BINGHAMTON (WBNG) — With the arrival of the winter season, NYSEG and the New York State Department of Transportation are preparing.

In turn, they said they want to make sure the public is too. Around a foot of snow is expected to fall in parts of the southern tier Thursday night into Friday morning.

DOT Public Information Specialist Region 9 Daniel Scharfenberger said the team has been preparing for snow for weeks.

“Working on their trucks, working on everything to be ready for these snow events,” Scharfenberger said. “So, everyone’s ready to go.”

Scharfenberger said motorists should stay at least 100 feet from snowplows and not try to pass them while driving.

NYSEG Communications Director Alexis Arnold said the best way to stay safe is to stay indoors. She noted that staying indoors creates a safer work environment for their crews to work more efficiently.

When he was home, Arnold wanted to make sure the residents stocked up on essentials.

“This is a good reminder to make sure you have flashlights and fresh batteries on hand,” Arnold said. “You want to make sure you have fresh water and non-perishable food to keep in the house for a few days.”

She also advised people to charge their devices.

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