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Members of the Wauwatosa Police Department’s Community Support Division, with backup provided by the folks at WauwatosaNow.com, are now blogging. We will be providing you with an ongoing series of crime prevention tips, any current crime trends as well as pertinent news and notes as it relates to your Police Department.
Cold Weather Driving Tips
By Officer D.M. Semega
Thursday, Feb 1 2007, 04:32 PM
This coming weekend and the week following is going to be cold according to forecasters. Here a few safety tips regarding your vehicle and traveling.
- Never start your vehicle and leave it running unattended and unlocked.
- Never leave children, elderly people or pets unattended in a running vehicle.
- Never drive your vehicle until all the windows are completely free of ice and snow. It is unlawful to drive
with an obstructed view.
- Have a cell phone with you while traveling.
- Ensure you let friends and loved ones know your route of travel as well as the time you plan to arrive
and/or return.
- Have an emergency kit inside your vehicle which should include at a minimum extra appropriate winter
clothing, blanket, flares, snacks, matches, emergency candle and “Help” or “Call Police” Signs. See fit to
add anything else you feel is needed.
- Only abandon your vehicle if you can make it to a safe haven, never go off wandering for help. If you do
abandon your vehicle contact the area law enforcement agency immediately to advise them of the
situation.
Following these few simple tips should help you stay warm and safe during the cold driving season. If you can think of anything to add to this list, please contact me via email by following the link provided at the top of the blog.
Officer Donald M. Semega (Don)
Wauwatosa Police Department
Community Support Division.
