Vehicle Safety and Preparedness Tips Wind and winter storms,
flooding, landslides and downed power lines can create hazards
on our roads. The National Weather Service, for example, states
that about 70 percent of injuries during winter storms result
from vehicle accidents, and about 25 percent of injuries result
from being caught out in the storm. If you are planning a road
trip or commute to work each day... There are two types of
preparedness kits you should have in your car at all times - a
vehicle safety kit and a personal survival kit. Below are
suggested items to include in each kit. Items should be stored
in airtight plastic bags inside storage containers. Vehicle
Safety Kit |Personal Survival Kit| Winter conditions call for
different driving tactics. Remember - Ice and Snow, Take it Slow
- slower speed, slower acceleration, slower steering, and slower
braking. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination
safely. It is not worth putting yourself and others in a
dangerous situation just to save ti