Car Safety during Winter Weather

1/10/2020 (Permalink)

If you must travel during winter storms then please keep these tips in mind if you become stuck somewhere.

If you are trapped in your car:

• Do not leave the car to look for help unless it is visible within 100 yards.
• Display a “call for help” sign, raise the car hood, or hand a brightly colored cloth on the antenna.
• To keep warm, turn on the car’s engine for about 10 minutes each hour.
• Run the heater and turn on the car lights only when the car is running.
• To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow.
• Slightly open a window away from the blowing wind for fresh air.
• Leave the overhead light on when the engine is running so that you can be seen.
• Keep moving your arms and legs to keep blood circulating and to stay warm.
• If you are alone, stay awake as much as possible. If more than one person is in the car, take turns sleeping.
• Wrap your body and head with extra clothes, blankets, newspapers, maps, or removable car mats.

Everyone be safe out there! SERVPRO of Hannibal cares about all of you and we want you to make it home safely!