Be Prepared If You’re Stranded in Cold Weather with These Tips

The New York State Police encourage motorists to exercise due care over the next few days. The temperature will be hovering in the single digits in addition to somewhat windy conditions, which will result in subzero wind chill temperatures.

Use your best judgment to determine if driving is prudent and also be prepared in case you become stranded.

Keep the following tips in mind:

• Start with a full tank of gas and try to maintain it over half full at all times.
• Make sure fluid levels are sufficient ( windshield washer fluid, ant-freeze)
• Cell phone in case of an emergency

Is your vehicle prepared?

Is your trunk supplied to help you to be safe in case you are stopped or stranded in an area without assistance readily available: gloves, blankets, warmers, tool kit, first-aid kit, non-perishable foods, water, working flashlight and batteries, cell phone charger?

Also do you have a shovel, ice scraper, deicer, snow brush, rock salt or cat litter, tow chain or cable, jumper cables or battery charger. If you have an existing medical condition, consider having a supply of necessary medication and, if possible, let someone know you are traveling?

Be prepared. Be safe.