Better To Be Prepared

1/7/2022 (Permalink)

Be ready for winter weather.

We've all heard horror stories of being stuck on a highway in the middle of nowhere during freezing temperatures.  Like what happened to those drivers last week in Virginia who were stranded on interstate 95 for over 15 hours.  The devastations that occur in those situations are dangerous. 

Temperatures will be falling below zero in the coming weeks, are you prepared?  If you are traveling by vehicle on the daily during extreme weather conditions there are ways to prepare yourself for the unintended.  Here are some tips to help you prepare in case of emergency: 

• Store extra warm clothing, blankets, hats and flashlight in case of a breakdown.
• Be sure your cell phone is fully charged before leaving for the road.
• For every 10 degrees the temperature drops, your tire pressure can drop up to two pounds.  Be sure to check your tire pressure frequently.
• Be aware due to the cold, response times by police, fire and EMS is slower than usual due to increased demand.
• Do not use cruise control.  With heavy winds there could be black ice anywhere.
• Keep your gas tank above your halfway mark at all times.

Being equipped will not only bring you peace of mind, it may save your life.  Here are some more tips from our friends at StateFarm.  Please be sure click HERE and read more about being safe.