Winter Auto Prep

Winter Auto Prep Time – October ushers in Alaska’s winter months and although most of our great state has yet to see real winter weather, it’s time for your winter auto prep. Thus, when winter arrives Alaskans are ready. Johnson Law hopes these reminders help you prepare for winter driving conditions.

Basic Groundwork

• Mount your studded tires – if you don’t use studded tires, check tire pressure, rotate tires and check their tread;
• Change windshield wipers (front and rear);
• Check headlights and signal lights;
• Check all your fluid levels, including antifreeze; and
• Make sure you have an ice scraper, snow brush, and flares in each vehicle as part of your winter auto prep;
• Additionally, an emergency supply of hats, gloves, blankets and other winter gear in your vehicle will make a difference when the unexpected occurs.

Review and Update Your Car’s Emergency Kit

It seems there is no end to natural disaster news reported in throughout the world. Stories of people affected by tragedy reminds Alaskans that disaster may strike unexpectedly. In Alaska, the fear of a major earthquake, tsunami, or landslide as a result of an earthquake is always a possibility making an emergency supply kit critical year-round.

Winters in Alaska create a whole new list of potential hazards. Consequently, updating your emergency kit is a critical part of winter auto prep. As with any disaster, it is better to be prepared for the unexpected. For this reason, an emergency supply kit including food to keep you and your family hydrated and fed for a minimum of three days is key to survival.

Emergency Essentials:

• Flashlight with extra batteries;
• 3-day water supply for each family member;
• 3-day food supply for each family member;
• First aid kit;
• Blankets and/or sleeping bags;
• Matches and/or lighter (ensure you test them each season);
• Personal hygiene supplies;
• Plates, bowls, utensils, a can opener, non-perishable food; and
• Warm clothing for each member of the family, which ensures your emergency supply kit helps mitigate numerous cold weather dangers.

Johnson Law recommends preparing an emergency supply kit for your home and in each of your vehicles. While we’ve covered some basics, for additional detailed lists of items to include in your emergency supply kit, see these information resources.

• Build An Emergency Supply Kit
• American Red Cross

Winter driving in Alaska can be hazardous. However, taking the time to complete your winter auto prep helps in an unfortunate event. In fact, damages may be minimized.

Johnson Law hopes Alaskans enjoy a safe winter season!

If you or a loved one is the victim of an Alaska Auto Accident an emergency supply kit can make a difference. Contact Johnson Law for a free case evaluation and find out how we can help.

Call Johnson Law at  (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your serious injury case. We are here to serve you. Johnson Law has been serving Alaska auto injury victims for 30 years. It’s who we are. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

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