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Holiday
Travel Preparedness
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Do you travel by car during
the holidays? Christmas is only days
away. 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.
Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
by Elizabeth
Hall
Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230
(559) 582-3211, Ext. 2634
www.kingscountyoem.com
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