Vehicle Safety and Preparedness Tips

Subject: Going on a trip?
Date: October 04, 2009


Recent traffic news concerning frost indicates that fall and winter have officially arrived.

In regards to auto safety I've found a link that I wanted to share which gives advice on how to stay safe this season.

Whether you're simply driving to work or planning the next road trip this advice will help you to arrive and in some cases survive the trip.

Rumor on the street is that we're in for another bad winter just like last year.


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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.

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.


Source;

Vehicle Safety and Preparedness Tips: Washington State
http://www.emd.wa.gov/preparedness/prep_travel_preparedness.shtml


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Philip Atkins
Tacoma, Washington
http://www.google.com/profiles/atkins.philip