How to protect yourself during snowfall and ice
The NYC City Hall website has tips on how to handle a winter storm. In particular, citizens are told how to protect themselves during snowfalls and ice.
First and foremost, residents are urged to be careful when walking outside. The ice can be covered with snow, which you may not notice and slip. It is also recommended to wear sturdy shoes that provide good grip on the snow and, if possible, to hold on to the railings when going up and down stairs - a significant number of accidents occur on steps.
Tips for motorists
- Motorists are advised to slow down - the fact is that the grip of tires on snow is much weaker than on asphalt. This means that braking takes longer.
- If possible, use the main highways of the city: wide streets are often well cleared.
- Be sure to use winter tires with treads.
- Understand your vehicle's braking system. Remember that machines equipped with anti-lock wheels require special braking techniques in icy conditions.
- During the skid, take your foot off the gas pedal and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid. If your vehicle is equipped with ABS, keep the brake pedal depressed. Never bleed the brakes while the ABS system is on.
- Try to keep your car's gas tank full.
- Keep emergency phone numbers handy in case your car stalls.
- If you get stuck on the road, stay inside the vehicle and contact emergency services.
What to do at home
- Make sure you have enough blankets, warm clothes, socks and gloves.
- Prepare a set of groceries in case of an emergency, for example, if there is a power outage or weather conditions do not allow you to leave the house.
- Strengthen protective shutters on windows, protect windows and doors from wind.
- Prepare an emergency heater in case the main heating system fails.
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