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Message started by BluffParkWriter on 01/07/10 at 10:31am

Title: Another message from Mike Hale-ice and snow
Post by BluffParkWriter on 01/07/10 at 10:31am

Weather Message from Jefferson Co. Sheriff Mike Hale

Ice and Snow, Take It Slow
Message:

Before you head out during inclement weather, remember to take your time and drive well under the speed limit. Remember, even a short trip to the grocery is dangerous if the roads are covered with ice and snow.
Use slower acceleration and slower speeds. Avoid heavy steering and braking. Allow extra time to reach your destination during inclement weather. It is not worth putting your own life or the lives of others in danger to save time.

* Drive with your headlights on.
* Don't get overconfident with four-wheel drive. It won't help you stop any faster on icy roadways.
* Winter road conditions often result in longer stopping distances. Give yourself room. If you have anti-lock brakes, press the pedal down firmly and hold it. If you don't have anti-lock brakes, gently pump the pedal.
* Slow down when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges or shady spots. These all have potential to develop black ice.
* Avoid abrupt actions while steering, braking or accelerating to lessen your chance of losing control.
* Look farther ahead in traffic. Actions by other drivers will alert you to problems and give you extra reaction time.
* Trucks take longer to stop. Don't cut in front of them.

“Keeping Neighborhoods and Communities Safe”

Mike Hale
Sheriff of Jefferson County

email: sheriff@jeffcosheriff.org
web-site: www.jeffcosheriff.net