Jan 25 2009
Weather Awareness
Weather not only affects your safety, but also the enjoyment of RVing
Here are some helpful tips:
1. Get yourself some type of weather radio.
2. If on the road, get off safely.
3. Tune into the local radio stations to learn about storm warnings, road conditions or other possible problems.
4. Listen to conversations at truck stops to hear about flooded area or other hazards
5. Have and use a C. B. radio. Truckers know a lot of what‘s going on.
6. Be alert to signs along the road; such as “Gusty Winds“ or Ice on Bridges may be slippery.
7. Keep headlights clean and on during storms.
8. Keep toys, movies and snacks in the RV for children. Remember occupied children are not panicked children..
9. Carry a cell phone.
10. Choose a level or mounded site, rather than one with a dip in it. If it rains you don’t want to find your steps in a pool of water.
11. If weather is bad before you leave, don’t leave.
Here are some useful websites:a) www.weather.com
b) www.nova.com
c) www.wunderground.com
d) www.accuweather.com
