New Athens, Ohio

... This week is winter weather awareness week...

November 8 through 14 is winter weather awareness week in West
Virginia. Be prepared before winter weather strikes. Make sure your
vehicle is ready for winter driving.

Have your car winterized before the winter storm season. Check your
battery, antifreeze, wipers, windshield washer fluid, ignition
system, lights, heater and defroster and oil level.

If you have a cell phone or two-way radio, keep The Battery charged
and keep it with you whenever you travel in winter weather.

Keep a windshield scraper and small broom in your car for ice and
snow removal.

Put together a emergency supplies kit for the trunk of each car
which should include, blankets, extra clothes, Snacks, bottled
water, jumper cables, a first aid kit, a flashlight with extra
batteries and a box of sand and a shovel.

Keep your car's Gas Tank full for emergency use and to keep the fuel
line from freezing.

Plan long trips carefully. Check the latest Road conditions along
your Route. Travel during daylight hours if possible. Let someone
know your destination, Route and when you expect to arrive.

Be aware of sleet, freezing rain and drizzle, and dense fog which
can make driving very hazardous.

Being prepared before a winter storm hits will keep you and your
family safe from unnecessary risk.