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Winter Car Safety Tips

1/2/2020 (Permalink)

Snow is a lot like liver and onions. You either love it or hate it. But, if you find yourself stranded in your vehicle in the middle of a snow event, you can either hate the fact that you weren't prepared for it or love that you are.

S'now what...

Mother nature can be a real beast. In fact, she's a killer. And when it comes to a snow event, the best idea for safety is to stay off the roads and keep warm and safe at home. However, that isn't always possible. When you find that you must venture out on snowy and icy roads, you know to stay alert, drive a little slower, brake according to road conditions... But what if your vehicle breaks down or gets stuck and you must wait for help in a disabled vehicle in dangerously cold, wet weather?

SERVPRO of Suffolk/Smithfield/Franklin wants you to be prepared in the face of any hazard that may cross your path, whether flood, fire or treacherous travel conditions.

Please take a moment to look at the list (below) of the suggested items to keep in your vehicle. Just a little bit of preparation can keep a little emergency from becoming a catastrophe.

Stay warm and carry on! And tune in to AM 1310 on the radio to stay alert to the latest weather conditions.

SERVPRO of Suffolk/Smithfield/Franklin
757-934-8404

Keep These Things in Your Vehicle:

Cell phone

Car charger

LED flashlight

Bag of rock salt

Shovel

Wool blankets/one for each passenger

Ice scraper

Leatherman or Swiss Army knife

Jumper cables

Two quarts of oil

Extra fuses

Fix-a-Flat

Paper towels

First aid kit

Prescription and OTC medications

Winter boots, scarves, hats and heavy winter clothes for each passenger

Water

Snack bars

Toilet paper

Music/games for young passengers

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