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Winter Driving

Winter Driving. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division. Winter Driving. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division. Winter Driving. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division. Winter Driving. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division.

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Winter Driving

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  1. Winter Driving Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  2. Winter Driving Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  3. Winter Driving Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  4. Winter Driving Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  5. Winter Driving Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  6. Winter Driving Tips and information from theIowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  7. Winter Driving and www.BeReadyIowa.org Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  8. Be Aware! Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  9. Be Aware! Winter Storm Watches and Warnings Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  10. Be Aware! Winter Storm Watches and Warnings A winter storm watchindicates that severe winter weather may affect your area. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  11. Be Aware! Winter Storm Watches and Warnings A winter storm warningindicates that severe winter weather conditions are definitely on the way or are already here. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  12. Be Aware! Winter Storm Watches and Warnings A winter weather advisory is issued when accumulations of snow or freezing rain/sleet will cause significant inconveniences and, if caution is not exercised, could lead to life-threatening situations. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  13. Be Aware! Winter Storm Watches and Warnings A blizzardwarningmeans that large amounts of falling or blowing snow and sustained winds of at least 35 miles per hour are expected for several hours. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  14. Be Aware! Winter Storm Watches and Warnings When winter weather strikes… Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  15. Be Aware! Winter Storm Watches and Warnings When winter weather strikes…if you don’t have to drive, Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  16. Be Aware! Winter Storm Watches and Warnings When winter weather strikes…if you don’t have to drive,DON’T. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  17. Be Aware! Pay attention to the news. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  18. Be Aware! Pay attention to the news. Local radio and television stations provide up-to-date weather information. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  19. Be Aware! Investing in a NOAA weather radio is another way to receive weather and other emergency alerts. Pay attention to the news. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  20. Be Aware! Pay attention to the news.In addition, the Iowa Department of Transportation offers real-time information on current road conditions on their website... Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  21. Be Aware! Pay attention to the news....or by calling 5-1-1. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  22. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  23. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! The leading cause of death during winter storms is Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  24. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! The leading cause of death during winter storms is transportation accidents. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  25. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing how to react if stranded or lost on the road are the keys to safe winter driving. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  26. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! Preparing your vehicle for the winter season and knowing how to react if stranded or lost on the road are the keys to safe winter driving. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  27. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  28. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Battery Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  29. 1 Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Battery Antifreeze Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  30. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Battery Antifreeze Wipers/windshield washer fluid Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  31. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Ignition system Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  32. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Ignition system Thermostat Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  33. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Ignition system Thermostat Lights/flashing hazard lights Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  34. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Exhaust system Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  35. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Exhaust system Heater/Defroster Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  36. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Exhaust system Heater/Defroster Brakes Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  37. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Oil level. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  38. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 1 Before you drive, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Oil level. If necessary, replace existing oil with a winter grade oil or the SAE 10w/30 weight variety. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  39. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 2 Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  40. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 2 Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving: Install good winter tires. Make sure they have adequate tread. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  41. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 2 Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving: Install good winter tires. Make sure they have adequate tread. Maintain at least half a tank of gas at all times. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  42. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 2 Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving: Plan long trips carefully. Listen to the radio or call 511 for the latest road conditions. Always travel during daylight hours and if possible, do not travel alone. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  43. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 2 Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving: If you must go out during a winter storm, use public transportation. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  44. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 2 Take the proper precautions to outfit you and your car for winter driving: If you must go out during a winter storm, use public transportation. Dress warmly. Wear loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothing. Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  45. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 3 Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months: Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  46. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 3 Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months: Flashlights and extra batteries Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  47. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 3 Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months: Flashlights and extra batteries First aid kit with a pocketknife Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  48. 3 Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months: Flashlights and extra batteries First aid kit with a pocketknife Necessary medications Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  49. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 3 Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months: Blankets and/or sleeping bags Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

  50. Be Ready, BEFORE You Drive! 3 Keep the following items in your car at all times during the winter months: Blankets and/or sleeping bags Extra newspapers for insulation Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management Division

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