Temperatures dropped near single digits overnight and hovered in the teens in the early morning. With cold snaps like this, there are multiple potential problems people should be keeping in mind as they try to stay warm.

For drivers, it's important to double check vehicle batteries before the cold hits. Vehicles require more energy to start a cold engine, which can put a strain on weak batteries resulting in the vehicle not starting.

Owner of Batteries + Bulbs Emmett Verdecchia says the reason the battery is weak is not from the cold, but rather the heat from warmer months. Intense heat breaks down the battery's components and makes it weaker, but it's not usually noticed until the vehicle struggles in the cold months.

There are stronger batteries on the market that are relatively new, called Platinum AGM batteries. However, those batteries are still subject to damage during intense heat.

With the cold also comes concerns about students as they head out to the bus stop. Children may be tempted to play in the snow as they're waiting for the bus, but that snow can melt and get their gloves or clothes wet.

Deputy Chief of Training Vance Duncan of Erie Fire Department's South Central Station said wet clothes can be dangerous in freezing temperatures. Wet clothes pull heat away from the body quicker than the air might if the skin were dry and bare, making frostbite happen faster.

 That's something firefighters have to face when battling fires in the cold. Sometimes, the crews will ask the E to bring a bus for them to warm up in as they try to get flames under control. Because of that, it could take more crews and a longer amount of time for a fire to get put out.

Deputy Chief Duncan said it's important to remember when trying to stay warm inside that space heaters need to be away from flammable objects like clothing, blankets and curtains. He noted extension cords can also become a hazard, so check the voltage needed on the appliances being used and the extension cord to be sure they're a safe match.