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tips and information that could help keep you and your family safe.
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"The onset
of winter provides new challenges to motorists and the Illinois
State Police," said Director Larry Trent. "We ask that drivers be
prepared to meet the challenge of the upcoming winter season in
Illinois. Plan ahead, make sure everyone in the vehicle is
properly restrained, drive defensively and make sure the vehicle
is properly maintained to handle the effects of cold
temperatures."
Other
safety tips offered by the Illinois State Police for having a safe
winter include:
Make
sure you vehicle is winterized—check the battery, antifreeze
level, heater, defroster, wipers and windshield washers, etc.
Always keep your gas tank at least two-thirds full to prevent
the vehicle’s fuel line from freezing.
Dress
warmly for the weather—dress in layers of loose-fitting,
lightweight clothing in anticipation of unexpected winter
weather emergencies.
Do
not travel unless absolutely necessary—if you do have to make a
trip, check the forecast and plan ahead with safety in mind.
Make
sure someone is aware of your travel route.
Always carry an emergency car care kit that contains jumper
cables, flares or reflectors, windshield washer fluid a small
ice scraper, traction material, blankets, non-perishable food
and a first aid kit.
Carry
a cell phone.
Always wear a safety belt
Motorists are urged to check travel conditions before any trip.
You may get interstate condition information by calling
1-800-452-IDOT (4368) or on the internet at
www.illinoisroads.info.
What's cookin' in your neighborhood?
Methamphetamine
is a powerful, highly toxic, lethal drug illegally cooked in makeshift labs.
Meth can be found in the forms of pills, capsules, powder or chunks. It can
be smoked, snorted, injected or eaten. Meth is also called crank, speed, crystal
or ice. It is deadly.
Meth can cause long-term health
effects including cancer, brain damage, birth defects and miscarriages. It
can also cause health problems not just for users but for anyone exposed to
the chemicals. Labs are frequently abandoned and the potentially explosive
and very toxic chemicals are left behind. Sometimes chemicals are dumped along
roadsides or in wooded areas.
Never handle materials you suspect
were used for making Meth, such as contaminated glassware and needles. Skin
contact can result in burns or poisoning. Handling items can also cause some
of the chemicals to explode on contact with water or air. Professionals do
not enter until they have put on chemically resistant suits, boots, special
gloves, and respirators.
Methamphetamine
is a powerful, highly toxic, lethal drug illegally cooked in makeshift labs.
Meth can be found in the forms of pills, capsules, powder or chunks. It can
be smoked, snorted, injected or eaten. Meth is also called crank, speed, crystal
or ice. It is deadly.
