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Winter Safety Tips

Winter Safety Tips

 

Here are some helpful safety tips and useful items that you can pack if you are traveling or on the road during this winter season.

 

Be prepared and pack the necessities during the cold season:

  • Shovel
  • Tire snow chains
  • Windshield scraper
  • Extra coats, hats, and mittens
  • Sleeping bags, blankets, or quilts
  • Water and snacks
  • Cell phones and a portable charger
  • Battery-powered radio
  • Flashlight with extra batteries

     

Stay safe on the ice:

  • Be sure to keep your hands outside of your pockets, to prevent the fall if you slip.
  • Wear shoes or boots that can provide traction on snow and ice.
  • Leave a few minutes earlier to prevent yourself from rushing to your destination. Give yourself plenty of time to travel safely.
  • Watch where you walk and move slowly in the event there is black ice.


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