Well winter has most certainly arrived bringing with it quite frigid temperatures and up to a couple feet of snow in some parts of the country. All of this and Christmas is just a week away and people will start traveling to / fro for the holidays. So, here are some tips to make sure you are prepared before you head out on the road.
Check yor car over first - Antifreeze levels are good so that it won't freeze up Tires have good tread on them (depending on where you are at you may need chains, etc.) Oil - check for level and weight as some will congeal up more in frigid temperatures Defroster / Heater - are they both working Battery is in good working order including the terminals (no crud built up on them) Winshield wipers are in good shape and fluid is such that it will not freeze up in these frigid temperatures. Check the weather reports and road conditions for your travel areas and sign up for any weather notices for those areas. Now that your car has been checked over keep in mind that things still happen. Therefore, you need to have an emergency kit in your vehicle. Road salt, sand & shovel in case you slide and get stuck Blankets, extra mittens, hats, etc. to keep you warm Flashlights with extra batteries(the auto emergency tool {flashlight} from Damsel In Defense is great tool to have with you at all times) An extra charged battery to charge your phone so you can keep a phone charged up to call in an emergency Booster Cable available in our Damsel In Defense Auto Kit Distress Flag we also have these at Damsel In Defense Flares or one of our Damsel In Defense Auto Emergency Tools (this is a flashlight that has a red strobe and magnets so you can attach to the top of the car so you can easily be found). First Aid Kit with a knife Snacks and Water Matches (these are also available in the Damsel In Defense Auto Kit and they are in water proof bags). Always give yourself plenty of time, find alternate routes and have a plan in case the weather gets too bad to travel - i.e. do you know where hotels are, restaurants, etc. Always keep you car fueled up (this may mean making more stops than you normally would but you need fuel to run the car for heat if you are stuck somewhere). Above all - remember, if it is too risky your life is not worth the trip. For more weather safety tips these can be found at www.ready.gov/winter-weather For these auto emergency preparedness tools you can go to my website www.damselindefensepro.net/PRO13361 Stay warm and Safe this winter! Safe travels over the holidays. May you and your families have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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