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Drive
only if it is absolutely necessary. If you must drive, consider
the following:
Travel in the day, don’t travel
alone, and keep others informed of your schedule. Stay on main roads;
avoid back road shortcuts.
If you get
stuck...
Stay with your
car. Do not try to walk to safety.
Tie a brightly
colored cloth (preferably red) to the antenna for rescuers to see.
Start the car
and use the heater for about 10 minutes every hour. Keep the exhaust pipe
clear so fumes won't back up in the car.
Leave the
overhead light on when the engine is running so that you can be seen.
As you sit, keep
moving your arms and legs to keep blood circulating and to stay warm.
Keep one window
away from the blowing wind slightly open to let in air.
If a blizzard
traps you in your car…
Pull off the
highway. Turn on hazard lights and hang a distress flag from the radio
antenna or window.
Remain in your
vehicle where rescuers are most likely to find you. Do not set out on foot
unless you can see a building close by where you know you can take
shelter. Be careful; distances are distorted by blowing snow. A building
may seem close, but be too far to walk to in deep snow.
Run the engine
and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. When the engine is
running, open a downwind window slightly for ventilation and periodically
clear snow from the exhaust pipe. This will protect you from possible
carbon monoxide poisoning.
In extreme cold,
use road maps, seat covers, and floor mats for insulation. Huddle with
passengers and use your coat for a blanket.
Take turns
sleeping. One person should be awake at all times to look for rescue
crews.
Drink fluids to
avoid dehydration.
Be careful not
to waste battery power. Balance electrical energy needs - the use of
lights, heat, and radio - with supply.
Turn on the
inside light at night so work crews or rescuers can see you.
If stranded in a
remote area, stomp large block letters in an open area spelling out HELP
or SOS and line with rocks or tree limbs to attract the attention of
rescue personnel who may be surveying the area by airplane.
Leave the car
and proceed on foot - if necessary - once the blizzard passes.
