With the holidays approaching, we would like everyone to be prepared while traveling. Below is a check list of how to be prepared.
√ Ensure that your vehicle is in good shape for driving. Check you tire tread and pressure, windshield wiper blades, all of your lights, brakes, and fluids including antifreeze.
√ Check in when you arrive and depart. In hazardous weather, let someone know your route, destination and estimated time of arrival.
√ Always, always keep a well-stocked emergency kit in every vehicle.
Recommended contents include:
- Water and high energy/calorie food
- Flares, First aid kit and necessary medications
- Maps and compass or GPS
- Gloves, sturdy shoes and warm socks
- Flashlight, light sticks, extra batteries
- Blankets/space blankets for warmth, hand warmers
- Rain gear and extra clothing
- ABC type fire extinguisher
- Shovel, car chains, traction mats, kitty litter for ballast or traction if you get stuck
- Battery powered radio and extra batteries, charger for cell phone
- Tools, spare fuses, lighter
√ Always keep your fuel tank above half full. You never know when you might be stuck in traffic on a mountain pass and need to keep your car running for heat.
