The forecast is calling for 6-12 inches of snow, so making sure your household is prepared is very important.

Make sure you have shovels and rock salt on hand to help clear the snow and ice faster.

Start buying essentials for your home like food, water, medications, batteries, flashlights and a fully charged phone or power bank.

If you or someone in your family relies on medical equipment that uses electricity, make sure you have a back up plan in case of power outages.

If you're a business owner don't forget about the following rules from DSNY:

"Snow and ice must be cleared from sidewalks within specific timeframes:

Snowfall ends between 7:00 AM and 4:59 PM - Clear within 4 hours

Snowfall ends between 5:00 PM and 8:59 PM - Clear within 14 hours

Snowfall ends between 9:00 PM and 6:59 AM - Clear sidewalks by 11:00 AM"

If snow or ice is not cleared from the sidewalk within the given timeframes, you may be fined up to $250.

At Van Nest Hardware, owner William Pedone says he's seen a lot more people come by this week to grab their shovels and rock salt.

"We're expecting 6-12 inches in the Bronx and I've seen those numbers go up from 4-8 to 6-12 so there is some preparation necessary," said Pedone.