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11-16-2009
Preparedness
Facts of the Week
by
Elizabeth Hall, Emergency
Response Assistant
Kings County Office of Emergency Management |
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Holiday
Travel Preparedness
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Do you travel by car during the holidays?
Thanksgiving is only 11 days away, and Christmas
shortly after that. With all the hustle and
bustle of preparing for the trip, aren't we
just happy when that last car door is closed
and we can head on out? Time's-a-wasting, right?
Well, how much time do you think is wasted
when you are stuck on the side of the road
with vehicle issues? Did you ever think about
preparing your vehicle before the trip? A simple
pre-trip inspection can help save trouble down
the road.
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Travel
Checklist: |
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In
addition to routine maintenance and repair,
you can use this checklist to reduce the
risk of a breakdown:
- 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.
- Test
brake lights, headlights and turn signals
to make sure they work properly.
Change any weak bulbs.
- Replace
worn wiper blades.
- Check
fluid levels under the hood, including
battery fluid, brake fluid, coolant, oil,
transmission fluid and windshield wiper fluid.
- 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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Travel Survival
Kit
In case of a roadside emergency, you should be prepared with a “survival
kit” that should always remain in the car (I like to use backpacks
to keep all items secure and easy to find).
Ten essential supplies include:
- Blanket
and warm clothing
- An
extra change of clothes and plastic bags
(trash bags work well)
- 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
- Water
- 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!
Your Emergency
Preparedness Team Sabrina
Bustamante & Elizabeth
Hall
Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com
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