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Winter Driving
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Winter Driving
Tips and information from theIowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division
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Winter Driving
and www.BeReadyIowa.org
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Be Aware!
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Be Aware!Winter Storm Watches and Warnings
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Be Aware!Winter Storm Watches and Warnings
A winter storm watch indicates that severe winter weather may affect your area.
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Be Aware!Winter Storm Watches and Warnings
A winter storm warning indicates that severe winter weather conditions are
definitely on the way or are already here.
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Be Aware!Winter Storm Watches and Warnings
A winter weather advisory is issued when accumulations of snow or freezing rain/sleet
will cause significant inconveniences and, if caution is not exercised,
could lead to life-threatening situations.
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Be Aware!Winter Storm Watches and Warnings
A blizzard warning means that large amounts of falling or blowing snow and sustained winds of at least 35 miles per hour are expected for several hours.
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When winter weather strikes…
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Be Aware!Winter Storm Watches and Warnings
When winter weather strikes…if you don’t have to drive,
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When winter weather strikes…if you don’t have to drive,
DON’T.
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Be Aware!Pay attention to the news.
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Be Aware!Pay attention to the news.
Local radio and television stations provide up-to-date weather information.
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Be Aware!Pay attention to the news.
Investing in a NOAA weather radio is another way to receive weather and other emergency alerts.
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Be Aware!Pay attention to the news.
In addition, the Iowa Department of Transportation offers real-time information on
current road conditions on their website...
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Be Aware!Pay attention to the news.
...or by calling 5-1-1.
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The leading cause of death during winter storms is
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The leading cause of death during winter storms is
transportation accidents.
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Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing how to react if
stranded or lost on the road are the keys to safe winter driving.
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Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing how to react if
stranded or lost on the road are the keys to safe winter driving.
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Battery
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Battery•Antifreeze
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Battery•Antifreeze•Wipers/windshield washer fluid
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Ignition system
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Ignition system•Thermostat
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Ignition system•Thermostat•Lights/flashing hazard lights
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Exhaust system
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Exhaust system•Heater/Defroster
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Exhaust system•Heater/Defroster•Brakes
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Oil level.
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1Before you drive, have a mechanic
check the following items on your car:•Oil level.
If necessary, replace existing oil with a winter grade oil or the SAE 10w/30 weight variety.
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2Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving:
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2Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving:
•Install good winter tires. Make sure they have adequate tread.
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2Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving:
•Install good winter tires. Make sure they have adequate tread.•Maintain at least half a tank of gas at all times.
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2Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving:
•Plan long trips carefully. Listen to the radio or call 511 for the latest road conditions. Always travel during daylight hours and if possible, do not travel alone.
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2Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving:
•If you must go out during a winter storm, use public transportation.
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2Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving:
•If you must go out during a winter storm, use public transportation.•Dress warmly. Wear loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothing.
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Flashlights and extra batteries
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Flashlights and extra batteries•First aid kit with a pocketknife
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Flashlights and extra batteries•First aid kit with a pocketknife•Necessary medications
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Blankets and/or sleeping bags
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Blankets and/or sleeping bags•Extra newspapers for insulation
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Blankets and/or sleeping bags•Extra newspapers for insulation•Plastic bags (for sanitation)
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Matches
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Matches•Extra set of mittens, socks and a wool cap
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Matches•Extra set of mittens, socks and a wool cap•Rain gear and extra clothes
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Small sack of sand or kitty litter to generate traction under car wheels
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Small sack of sand or kitty litter to generate traction under car wheels•Small shovel and other tools (screwdriver, pliers, wrench)
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Jumper cables
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Jumper cables•Brightly-colored cloth (red is best) to use as a flag
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Jumper cables•Brightly-colored cloth (red is best) to use as a flag•Canned fruits/nuts and non-electric can opener•Bottled water
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3Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months:
•Jumper cables•Brightly-colored cloth (red is best) to use as a flag•Canned fruits/nuts and non-electric can opener•Bottled water
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If You Get Trapped DURING a Blizzard…
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Stay in the car.
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Stay in the car. Do not leave to search for assistance unless help is visible within 100 yards. You may become disoriented and lost
in blowing and drifting snow.
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Hang a brightly-colored cloth on the radio antenna and
raise the hood to draw attention.
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Do minor exercises to keep up circulation.
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Do minor exercises to keep up circulation.Clap hands and move arms and legs. Try not to
stay in one position for too long. If more than one person is in the car, take turns sleeping.
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Avoid overexertion.
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Avoid overexertion.Cold weather puts an added strain on the heart. Unaccustomed exercise like snow shoveling or
pushing a car can bring on a heart attack or make other medical conditions worse.
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Run the engine occasionally to keep warm.
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Run the engine occasionally to keep warm.Turn the engine on for about 10 minutes each
hour. Run the heater and turn on the dome light while the engine is running.
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Run the engine occasionally to keep warm.Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow, and open a
downwind window slightly for ventilation.
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For warmth, huddle together.
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Frostbite and Hypothermia
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FrostbiteFrostbite is a severe reaction to cold exposure that can be permanently damaging. Symptoms
include: loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in fingers, toes, nose or earlobes.
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Hypothermia
Hypothermia can be brought on when the body temperature drops below
90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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HypothermiaSymptoms include: uncontrollable shivering,
slow speech, memory lapses, stumbling, drowsiness and exhaustion.
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If frostbite or hypothermia is suspected…
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If frostbite or hypothermia is suspected…
Begin warming the person slowly and seek immediate medical assistance.
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If frostbite or hypothermia is suspected…
Warm the person’s trunk first. Use your own body heat to help.
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If frostbite or hypothermia is suspected…Arms and legs should be warmed last because
stimulation of the limbs can drive cold blood to the heart and lead to heart failure.
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If frostbite or hypothermia is suspected…
Put the person in dry clothing and wrap their entire body in a blanket.
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Never give a frostbite or hypothermia victim something with caffeine or alcohol in it.
If You Get Trapped DURING a Blizzard…
Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division
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Never give a frostbite or hypothermia victim something with caffeine or alcohol in it.
If You Get Trapped DURING a Blizzard…
Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division
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Never give a frostbite or hypothermia victim something with caffeine or alcohol in it.
If You Get Trapped DURING a Blizzard…
Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division
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If You Get Trapped DURING a Blizzard…
Never give a frostbite or hypothermia victim something with caffeine or alcohol in it.
Caffeine, a stimulant, can cause the heart to beat faster and alcohol, a depressant, can slow the heart.
Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division
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If You Get Trapped DURING a Blizzard…
Never give a frostbite or hypothermia victim something with caffeine or alcohol in it.
Both can hasten the ill effects of cold body temperatures.
Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division
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For more information
www.IowaHomelandSecurity.org
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www.BeReadyIowa.org
For more information
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