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November 14, 2011
Preparedness
Facts
by
Elizabeth Hall, Emergency
Services Specialist -
Kings County Office of Emergency Management |
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The
holidays are creeping up on us faster
than the leaves are falling off of
the trees. Will you be traveling
this holiday season? Whether you
travel long or short distances, you
should always be prepared - not just
for the travels, but for the weather
as well.
As
you make your list of holiday
errands, groceries, gifts and
items to pack, don’t forget
to make a checklist for preparing
your vehicle for the trip too!
You say you don’t have
time to get your car in order?
What you don’t have is
time to spend along side the
road during a holiday travel;
worse yet, in an auto shop waiting
for repairs. In addition to routine
maintenance and repair of your
vehicle, here is a checklist
to help you reduce the risk of
a breakdown:
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- Be
sure tires (including the spare)
are properly inflated. Watch
out for uneven tread wear and
follow your owner’s manual
for proper tire rotation frequency.
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- Test
brake lights, headlights and
turn signals to make sure they
work properly. Change any weak
bulbs.
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- Replace
worn wiper blades.
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- Check
fluid levels under the hood,
including battery fluid, brake
fluid, coolant, oil, transmission
fluid and windshield wiper fluid.
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- Check
belts and hoses for any visible
cracks or bulges. If belts and
hoses are over 4 years old, they
may need
to be replaced.
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www.dogtraining.com
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Already checked the above
off of your list? Ready to hit the road?
So, you have your auto kit all packed and
ready too, right? No matter how prepared
you and your vehicles are, you should always
have a travel kit with you in the car.
(I like to use backpacks to keep all items
secure and easy to find).
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- Blanket
and warm clothing
- An
extra change of clothes and plastic
bags (trash bags work well-even
smaller plastic grocery bags)
- Exterior
windshield cleaner and coolant (also
called antifreeze)
- First aid kit
- Non-perishable
food
- Reflective
triangles and brightly-colored
cloth
- Tool
kit/Car care kit
- Water
- A
little extra cash stashed away
in the vehicle
- Working
flashlight and extra batteries
- Waterproof
matches
- And
as always, if you are traveling
with a pet, don’t forget
your Pet Kit!
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Do
your part for safety awareness by passing this
information along to anyone you can think of
who would benefit.
Have
a great week, and remember…… Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Teaming Up for Emergency Preparedness
Elizabeth Hall
Kings County Public Health Department
Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 852-2634
www.kingscountyoem.com
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