This was in my FB feed. Thought it would be a good reminder for all of us.
Anyone have anything to add?
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I grew up in Cleveland, where there were six snowstorms of 6" to 24" every winter, and learned to drive in February.
When the roads are very slippery, there's nothing I have to do outside the house that's worth the risk. I stay home.
Other than that, I have jumper cables and blankets and a spare (charged) cell phone in the car. I also have energy drinks (Glucerna) in the car, and something to pee into.
When I'm already out and there's a surprise snow or ice storm, I leave 4 times my usual following distance, and if there's any traction problem,
I don't mind people honking or passing me if I'm driving at 15 mph .... or 10 mph.
-- Edited by ed11563 on Wednesday 12th of November 2014 07:31:36 PM
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Gee, never thought of doing anything different. Ice scrapper? I have had alot of coctails, even the new old trendy ones, never did anything special to the ice.
A flock of flirting flamingos is pure, passionate, pink pandemonium-a frenetic flamingle-mangle-a discordant discotheque of delirious dancing, flamboyant feathers, and flamingo lingo.
This is what I've put together - for either home and/or vehicle:
Kit for Emergencies
One gallon water per person per day
Canned food items
Manual can opener
Battery powered radio
Flashlight & extra batteries
Whistle to signal for help
Change of clothing for each person - in zip-loc baggies
Blankets
Toilet paper, coffee can with lid, & garbage bags for disposal
First aid kit & Rx medications
Matches in a waterproof container and a “clicker” lighter; candles in holders
Tool kit
Local maps
Cash or traveler’s checks and a credit card
Healthy snacks
Copies of insurance policies, property deeds
Bank account and credit card numbers
Birth, marriage certificates (copies)
Social security cards (copies)
Wet & dry cat/dog food
Water
Foil litter box & extra litter
Large carrier
I think it is different depending on the region you are in.
Here in North Georgia there is a strict list of events that MUST be followed any time there is any kind of wintry precipitation.
1. You must make sure that you report to your grocery store for the essentials.
This would be
bread
eggs
milk
bologna
soda
chips of some sort
marshmallows
chocolate bars
graham crackers
Alcohol if you drink
You must also make sure you have
duct tape
tarp
wood
matches
paper products
and a trash can lid
2. The kids will be in school so everyone must go get them at the same time. This will cause a back up in the office and on the roads. But it has to be done. There is no way around it.
3. If you can not move your car, you must leave it in the middle of the road. Doesn't matter which road. Just leave it there.
4. Call everyone you know and tie up all the cell phone towers talking about how bad the roads are and how you had to leave your car. This is important.
5. Take a picture of the ruler in the snow showing the whole 1 inch that has completely shut down your town.
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