HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The Kentucky State Police Department is encouraging drivers to create emergency winter weather kits to keep in their vehicles. In a news release KSP provided a list of essential items that could potentially save lives.
“It’s that time of year when we all need to ensure our vehicles have safeguards in place for the winter weather driving season,” said Gov. Beshear. “This is a great opportunity for all of us to assemble winter driving kits to keep our families safe if we are stranded on the roadways due to inclement weather.”
The list includes a phone charger, blankets, first aid kit, jumper cables, windshield scraper, collapsible shovel, flashlight with batters, bottled water, and snacks. KSP also wants to remind people to refrain from calling 911 to receive road and weather condition updates.
“Dialing 911 for road and weather conditions can tie up emergency lines and hinder the response to critical situations,” said KSP Spokesperson Capt. Paul Blanton. “We encourage citizens to use our social media channels to access up-to-date information efficiently and allow emergency services to focus on immediate concerns.”
The biggest advice they have for drivers when winter weather hits is to take it easy on the roads. When driving through winter weather, try to avoid accelerating or braking through turns to avoid slide-outs or spin-outs.