Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office would like remind all citizens of a few precautions to take with the possible winter storm approaching. If you can avoid traveling, please do so. Be sure your cell phone is fully charged, and take a car-adaptable charger with you. If you get into an emergency situation, call 9-1-1.
If you must travel somewhere, travel at a slower speed, due to hazardous road conditions. Allow extra time for traveling and braking.
Keep a blanket in your vehicle. If you bury your car in a snowdrift, and it won’t start, you have the ability to keep yourself warm. In addition, keep a few hand warmers with you as well.
You may also need a bag of sand in your vehicle. This adds weight to your car (improving traction.) You can spread sand near the tires, to help get traction, if you get stuck in a bad position.
Pack a small bag of dried food, like beef jerky and granola bars.