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Mon 27 Nov 2006

Winter Car Kit

Posted by Allan under Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCS) , Safety , US DOT
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Winter Car Kit

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about 70 percent of winter deaths related to snow and ice occur in automobiles. When driving in such conditions is necessary, the agency recommends traveling in daylight and not traveling alone, keeping others notified of your schedule, and staying on main roads. In addition to winterizing your vehicle mechanically and keeping its gas tank full, FEMA advises carrying the following items in the vehicle’s trunk:

  • Shovel
  • Windshield scraper
  • Battery-powered radio
  • Flashlight
  • Extra batteries
  • Water
  • Snack food
  • Mittens
  • Hat
  • Blanket
  • Tow chain or rope
  • Tire chains
  • Bag of road salt and sand
  • Fluorescent distress flag
  • Booster cables
  • Road maps
  • Emergency flares
  • Cell phone or two-way radio

Source: FEMA

 

Wed 25 Oct 2006

ERG’s

Posted by Allan under Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCS) , Hazardous Materials , Safety , US DOT
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The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG2004) was developed jointly by the US Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico (SCT) for use by firefighters, police, and other emergency services personnel who may be the first to arrive at the scene of a transportation incident involving a hazardous material. It is primarily a guide to aid first responders in (1) quickly identifying the specific or generic classification of the material(s) involved in the incident, and (2) protecting themselves and the general public during this initial response phase of the incident. The ERG is updated every three to four years to accommodate new products and technology. The next version is scheduled for 2008. (more…)

 

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