Are you prepared for driving this Winter?

12/28/2021 (Permalink)

Driving during a winter storm

Our first bit of advice on traveling during a winter storm, is to not do it! But we know that is not always realistic. When traveling during a snow storm:

• Slow Down! Higher speeds increase the risk of injury during an accident.
• Clear your vehicle of snow and ice before embarking on your trip- Make sure to remove that "mattress of snow" on the roof!
• Be sure to have an emergency road side kit as well as blankets, food, and bottled water.
• If your visibility deteriorates to the point that driving is unsafe, pull over to the shoulder of the road and turn on your emergency lights.

Should you have to stop your vehicle and wait out a snow storm:

• Do not leave your vehicle unless to get an item from the trunk.
• Run the motor in ten minute intervals each hour to retain heat inside the vehicle.
• Clear snow buildup from the tail pipe if necessary.
• Turn on your dome light at night while running the vehicle so help can find you.
• After snow has stopped falling, put up your car hood so your vehicle is easily visible.

For any damage done to your home or commercial business this winter, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Jefferson City 573.635.5883 today! We will make it "Like it never even happened."