Winter Challenges Shoveling and Driving Shoveling snow Driving

Winter Challenges

Shoveling and Driving • Shoveling snow Driving in hazardous weather conditions

The Scoop on Snow The. Good Bad Pant. The Best

Shoveling is COLD Cold air makes it even harder to work and breathe, which adds extra strain on the body.

Think should think Those at risk twice about It says for a heart attack shoveling snow. -

At Risk • Already had heart attack • History of heart disease • High blood pressure or cholesterol • Respiratory Problems • Sedentary lifestyle

Shoveling can also be demanding on the back. Now you tell me!

ps Ti g lin ve Sh o See doctor Avoid stimulants Drink plenty of water

More Tips Dress in 3 layers 1. Weather 2. Warmth Warm up 3. Perspiration

And more tips… Begin very slowly very Pick the right shovel

BACK tips… Stand with your feet about hip width apart Keep the shovel close to your body. Listen - Bend from the knees (not the back) STOP Tighten your stomach muscles as you lift. If you feel pain. Avoid twisting movements. Reposition your feet.

Winter Driving Tips

Prepare your Car • • • Battery Antifreeze Wipers Ignition system Thermostat Lights

Also check. . • • • Exhaust system Heater Brakes Defroster Oil level

Be sure your tires have adequate tread. T s e i r

Snow Removal

Fuel Supply

Know Road Conditions Always travel during daylight? Latest weather and road conditions.

A Winter Storm: Blizzard large amounts of Watch = ==might be Warning definite snow and 35 miles per hour severe winter weather. winds.

Personal Preparation Wear layers of clothing. Carry food and water. “Milk & “munchies” & Cookies. ” water.

r Accessories Blankets Newspapers Plastic bags Flashlight First Aid Kit Medications

More Handy Additions s e l b a C r gs e n i h hc t t o a CMl Sand Tools e t s o o B Tire chains

Trapped • Stay in Car Help is 100 yards HELP 10 min per hour

Beware of Carbon Monoxide

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