Prepare for extreme temperature conditions with winter lows reaching -40°F and wind chills below -60°F, requiring professional-grade cold weather gear and comprehensive emergency preparedness unknown to Georgia residents. Learn winter survival skills including snow removal, frozen pipe prevention, and vehicle winterization, as help may be hours away in remote areas during blizzards. Stock emergency supplies for potential isolation during severe weather including backup heating, food storage for 2-3 weeks, and satellite communication devices as cell coverage is limited. Research wildlife safety procedures for bears, mountain lions, and other dangerous animals that don't exist in Georgia, requiring different outdoor safety awareness and food storage practices.