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As if the 2 feet of snow over that blanked Ross and West View this past weekend wasn't enough, Round Two of the Great Snow Storm of 2010 is about to move into the area today.

Channel 11 News meteorologist Scott Harbaugh said Pittsburgh and the surrounding counties can expect to see at least another 6 inches of snow.  Meanwhile, the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a winter storm warning from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. Wednesday for eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and most of Pennsylvania. Accumulations of 6 to 10 inches can be expected.

District schools are all closed as well as the North Hills Community Outreach Food Pantry.

Check on elderly neighbors and relatives

Be sure to check on any elderly relatives and neighbors.  Home-bound elderly are the most vulnerable to the loss of power and phone service essential for home heating and calling emergency first-responders. 

There are over 2,500 senior citizens that fall into the "high risk" category, said the county's Agency on Aging administrator Mildred Morisony.  Her advice:  "Go knock on the door, repeatedly. If you don't get a response and you know someone is in the house, then call a public safety official."

So bundle up. Get the shovel.  Be safe  and get ready for Round Two of the Great Winter Snow Storm of 2010.

FEMA Tips and Guidelines for coping with a major winter storm

• Listen to your radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for weather reports and emergency information.
• Eat regularly and drink ample fluids, but avoid caffeine and alcohol.
• Conserve fuel, if necessary, by keeping your residence cooler than normal. Temporarily close off heat to some rooms.
• If the pipes freeze, remove any insulation or layers of newspapers and wrap pipes in rags. Completely open all faucets and pour hot water over the pipes, starting where they were most exposed to the cold (or where the cold was most likely to penetrate).
• Maintain ventilation when using kerosene heaters to avoid build-up of toxic fumes. Refuel kerosene heaters outside and keep them at least three feet from flammable objects.
• Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow. Overexertion can bring on a heart attack—a major cause of death in the winter. If you must shovel snow, stretch before going outside.
• Cover your mouth. Protect your lungs from extremely cold air by covering your mouth when outdoors. Try not to speak unless absolutely necessary.
• Keep dry. Change wet clothing frequently to prevent a loss of body heat. Wet clothing loses all of its insulating value and transmits heat rapidly.
• Watch for signs of frostbite. These include loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately.
• Watch for signs of hypothermia. These include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion.

Area Warming Shelters

White Oak
Fire Station 300
2916 Jacks Run Road
White Oak 15131

Bellevue
Northgate High School
591 Union Avenue

Shaler
Shaler MIddle School

Millvale
Fire Station 191
501 Lincoln Avenue
Millvale 15209

More Helpful Links

• FEMA
• Follow the weather on WPXI's Digital Doppler Radar...
• School Closings Updates...

Ross resident Rob Montgomery is taking an unusual—and quite spirited—approach to helping raise money for the less fortunate, though alive. He is converting his back yard into a cemetery - well, at least temporarily, as both a Halloween attraction and creative way to raise money for the North Hills Community Outreach.

The ghostly yard will be open from 6 to 9 pm through, Oct. 26th to 31st. To get in, you don't have to be dead or a zombie. However, admittance is by cash donation or canned food item, which will all go toward keeping the North Hills Community Outreach and those in need of its services, alive!