The Virginia Department of Emergency Management’s theme this year is “Preparedness Starts at Home.”
They encouraging everyone to take four simple steps to get ready for any emergency:
1. Know the risks in your area and how to stay safe.
2. Make a family emergency plan.
3. Build an emergency supply kit.
4. Get involved, help your community prepare too!
Start today. Being ready starts with you at home.
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Days are getting shorter and colder temperatures are moving in.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offer safety tips during winter travel and recommends keeping an emergency supply kit in the vehicle this winter to stay safe.
VDOT encourages all motorist to plan ahead for traveling during winter weather and to observe extreme caution when on the roadways.
Before travel, motorists should inspect their vehicle tires and fluid levels and clear all ice and snow from the windows, windshield and mirrors, which could block visibility.
You should also follow forecasts and prepare for any unpredictable conditions.
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