Winter Weather Preparation
There are a number of ways that winter storms can impact a region and its residents. Winter storms can create a minor inconvenience or paralyze an entire city. These storms can create many hazards, including automobile accidents on icy roads, suffering a heart attack while shoveling snow, or developing frostbite or hypothermia from the extreme …
Winter Driving Safety
To keep yourself safe on the road in winter weather, follow these driving tips: Winterize your vehicle to make sure your brakes, wipers, defroster, headlights and heater are all working properly. Stop gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake. Turn on your headlights to increase your visibility …
Spring Driving Safety
Springtime brings rain and the aftereffects of winter weather — potholes and uneven pavement. Keep these driving tips in mind before you travel: Spring showers bring May flowers — and wet driving conditions:Slow down on slick roads, and increase your following distance even when mist begins to fall. Just a small amount of water can …