“Life Moves Pretty Fast…If You Don’t Stop and Look Around Once in a While, You Could Miss It”. -Ferris Bueller
My family loves that movie and my wife and I think of that quote often. Life moves pretty fast….
It really does. It feels impossible to comprehend that the end of 2018 is just around the corner. It’s time to think about the winter season and plans for the holidays. Yes, life moves pretty fast…indeed.
Since Father Time keeps insisting on passing, let’s talk about what you need to know to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
At the time of this posting, a Winter Storm Warning will go into effect from 7:00pm, Wednesday, November 14,2018 to 1:00pm, Thursday, November 15, 2018. Please keep in mind that “Warnings” are the notices used by the National Weather Service for areas that will be impacted by severe weather conditions that will adversely affect travel, have the potential to interrupt electrical service and negatively affect emergency medical services.
The National Weather Service expects Roanoke and surrounding areas to the west to have freezing rain and sleet. Sleet may accumulate up to 2 inches. Additional ice may accumulate up to a half inch.
Wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph at higher elevations are also expected. Tree limbs and power lines already heavy with ice may be toppled due to these winds. Be prepared for power outages.
Plan on slippery roadways. The best advice I’ve ever heard about driving on ice is —– “DON’T”.
If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends to have a winter survival kit with you.
Your winter survival kit should include:
- a shovel
- ice scraper
- a high-powered flashlight with extra batteries- DO NOT rely on your cell phone for a flashlight
- a crank radio or a radio that is battery powered
- bottled water (at least a gallon)
- food that can be eaten without heating (snack bars, granola bars, dried fruit)
- warm clothing including extra socks, mittens, gloves, and hats
- knife
- an emergency supply of medicine (insulin, heart medication, etc.)
- extra blankets
- gravel, salt or kitty litter for traction if your car gets stuck
- a snow shovel and tow chain
- flares and a whistle
- charged cell phone and an adapter
- booster cables
- snow boots
Be sure to place your survival kit in the passenger compartment. Particularly in icy weather, your car’s trunk may get frozen shut.
For winter weather driving tips, click here. Please keep in mind that not all of the winter weather driving techniques will be effective for driving on ice.
If you or a loved one is injured or killed by the negligence of someone else, call The Thomson Law Firm to speak to an intake specialist today. (540) 777-4900.
