GREENE CO. – Today, the National Weather Service said, “Confidence is growing for a stronger winter storm impacting Central Indiana from Sunday into Monday.” That is according to Roger Axe, Director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency.
That being the case, Greene County Emergency Management advises you to prepare by getting your errands run on Saturday.
That includes having plenty of food, fuel, and medication on hand. If the winter storm hits, they ask for only necessary driving.
Also, if you must travel, keep these items in mind:
- Slow down and adjust travel to conditions, especially on snow-covered roads.
- Never tailgate or drive beside a snowplow. The driver’s visibility may be limited.
- The safest place on the road during a winter storm is behind a snowplow, but if you must pass, do so carefully.
- Be prepared in case of a crash and becoming stranded; always carry an emergency kit in your vehicle with food, water, a phone charger, sand or cat litter, flares or bright LED alternatives, a flashlight, and blankets.
- Keep your vehicle full of gas.
- If needed, keep a shovel in your car to dig out around your tires and your tailpipe.
- Check that your vehicle’s battery is strong, fluids are appropriate, and your spare tire is properly inflated.
- Don’t forget gas line anti-freeze for your vehicles.
Leave a stream of water running so your pipes will not freeze or freeze and bust.
