NV Energy has staged multiple crews, troublemen and heavy equipment in potentially hard to reach areas of northern Nevada to improve response time to outages, as more snow storms are expected. NV Energy also offered some safety tips, advising people to stay away or stay in their car if they encounter a downed power line. They say if someone in your home is on life support, you should develop a backup plan. Review safety rules for portable generators. Also learn how to override your electric garage door opener. Keep refrigerators and freezers closed to reduce food spoilage. And create an emergency kit that includes a blanket, flashlight, batteries and first aid supplies. Store these items in a water-tight container.