Help Emergency Crews, Stay Off the Roads if Winter Weather Becomes Severe
When severe winter weather strikes, it's always best to stay off the roads. Abandoned vehicles block roadways and create problems for emergency crews. If you're worried your vehicle will not make it through the conditions, stay home.
But if you must go, go prepared. Here are some important tips to keep yourself safe in winter driving conditions:
- Know the snow routes near you and use them whenever possible. Crews will prioritize, treat and maintain snow routes first as winter weather hits.
- Remember that bridges and overpasses ice up first. Even 4-wheel drive vehicles can lose control in icy conditions.
- Take your time. Getting in a hurry could lead to dangerous mistakes.
- Keep a safety kit in your vehicle with emergency essentials like water, blankets, cold weather clothing/gloves, waterproof boots, hand warmers, etc.
- Watch for updates from Midwest City Emergency Management as the storm passes. Important information about severely affected areas in MWC could help keep you safe.
More winter weather prep tips are available from the Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management.
