Safety Precautions for Drivers During Blizzard Warning

The state Departments of Public Safety and Transportation issued a safety precaution guide for drivers who are out on the road during a blizzard warning.

Travelers must take the following safety precautions:

• Travel during the day and use highly traveled roads and highways when possible.
• Be flexible and cancel travel plans if weather conditions warrant.
• If the interstate is closed, secondary roads are not going to be any better and may be worse.
• When driving in low visibility, use headlights.
• Keep family and friends informed of your travel schedule and route.
• If you travel, wear a seat belt. Keep a winter weather survival kit in your car and a charged cell phone with location turned on in your car, but don’t rely on the phone to get you out of trouble.
• If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
• Consider stocking food and water if you are in a remote area of the state.
• Take care of livestock and outdoor animals ahead of the storm.