This week is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana. Safety officials encourage residents to take steps to prepare for potential hazards that come with winter weather.
Continue readingWinter Weather Preparedness Week Begins November 7
Starke County Highway Department Preparing for Winter Weather
The Starke County Highway Department is preparing for the winter season, just in time for Winter Weather Preparedness Week!
Continue readingWinter Weather Preparedness Week Vehicle Tips
Today is the final day of Winter Weather Preparedness Week.
Readiness extends beyond being safe in your own home so the Indiana Department of Homeland Security has a few helpful vehicle tips to keep in mind as road conditions become more dangerous with incoming inclement weather.
First, be sure to have your vehicles looked over by a mechanic before the cold weather hits. The mechanic should check the brakes, heater, defroster, tires, windshield wipers and any other parts they may be susceptible to issues in the winter-time. You may also take this time to review your car insurance coverage or even compare bear river insurance products to get the best deal for you. Continue reading
INDOT Readies for Winter
This is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.
The Indiana Department of Transportation started preparing for the upcoming winter season soon after the last of the snow and ice melted last spring. INDOT officials say their top winter priority is removing snow and preventing ice on more than 11,000 miles of interstates, U.S. highways and state routes. Continue reading
Tips Offered for Winter Driving
With snow moving into the area this weekend, state and local officials are urging drivers to be prepared before heading out onto the roads. Today wraps up Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana, and officials say it’s time to re-learn some winter driving skills and practices. Continue reading
This is Winter Weather Preparedness Week
This week has been designated as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.
Winter does not officially arrive until Dec. 21 and although snow has arrived in parts of Northern Indiana this season it’s never too late to craft an emergency plan.
Marshall County Emergency Management Agency Director Clyde Avery suggests that you stay informed about potential severe weather. If snow begins to fall in the area, slow down if you plan on driving. Give yourself plenty of extra travel time to reach your destination.
Winter Weather Preparedness Week Demonstration at INDOT Plymouth Site
WKVI’s Anita Goodan rode in the snow plow and even though reporters were offered a chance to drive in an obstacle course at the Plymouth Sub-district, she opted not to challenge the state’s insurance policy. However she did talk to six-year snow plow driver, Dave Pennington, while in the snow plow about what challenges he faces while out on a route.
Nov. 17-23 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week
Indiana Department of Transportation officials want you to be safe on the roads and they’re going to do their best in keeping you safe on the roads. Their top priority is snow and ice removal of state highways and workers use all available resources to keep roads open.
Winter Weather Preparedness Week Encourages Caution, Safety
We are approaching the winter season and this week has been designated as Winter Weather Preparedness Week.
Being prepared for cold, snow, freezing rain, sleet and ice will help minimize the impact this winter could have.
Most winter-related deaths are the result of car accidents in snow events. When snow is forecast or is happening in the area, pay attention to road condition reports and allow extra time to get to your destination. Slow down and exercise caution.
