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the HERALD Wednesday December 1991 Community Page People should prepare for winter ahead Last winters headlines are tragic reminders of Canada s forgiving winters An 18year old mans frozen body was found a ditch December 21 A year old man froze to death A 28 year old woman- died of exposure December 1990 In each of these incidents the victims cars got stuck in a ditch and when they tried to go for help they were overcome by ex cold The temperature was approximately minus And you don t need to walk very far one of the victims was found only km from his car Winter travel by automobile can be serious business so don t make the mistake of thinking it can happen to you Be prepared You might consider membership in the Canadian Automobile Association If you do a lot of winter driving in isolated regions you might also consider having a Citizen s Band radio Emergency Preparedness Canada the federal department responsible for advancing civil preparedness for emergencies of all types has some good advice on how you and your car can be prepared for winter storms which are among the more than 60 types of emergencies that can and do happen here Heed the warnings Local weather offices of the federal Atmospheric Environ ment Service issue warnings of winter weather conditions for blizzards heavy snow freezing rain or drizzle cold waves and winds Know the hazards Blizzards a combination of falling blowing drifting snow high winds low visibility cold temperatures less than 10 degrees C duration six hours or more Heavy snow 15 cm or more in 12 hours Freezing rain An ice storm coating roads trees overhead wires etc with ice Winds The cause of blizzard conditions drifting reduced visibility and windchill effects Weather offices issue warnings when a wind chill rate of cool ing of 2 watts per square metre is expected This is cold enough to freeze a person s face in less than a minute Equivalent to 40 degrees C Pre winter checklist Ignition system battery lights cooling system fuel system lubrication exhaust system heater brakes wipers defroster snow tires chains an and winter oil Winter travel kit checklist For country driving put a winter storm the trunk of your car city driving you should have some of these items with you ShovU sand or kitty litter which is lighter than sand or salt and doesn freeze tow chain ice scraper and brush road maps first aid kit matches in a waterproof container flashlight warning light or road flares ex winter clothing and footwear emergency food pack booster cables compass sleeping bags reflector or hand held mirror for signalling screwdriver knife candle in deep can to warm hands heat a drink or to use as an emergency light methyl hydrate for fuel line and wind shield deicing axe or hatchet fire extinguisher pliers whistle blankets or rugs space blankets take up little room When you travel Drive caution Measure your speed to conditions Be defensive press on If the going gets tough turn back or seek refuge Try to keep to main roads Make sure you have ample gasoline Don t be foolhardy Keep your radio tuned to a local station for weather advice If you get trapped Don panic Avoid overexertion and ex posure Shovelling and bitter cold can kill Stay in your car You won t get lost and you have a shelter Keep fresh air in your car Open a window on the side sheltered from the wind Run your motor sparingly Beware of exhaust fumes ensure the ex pipe is not blocked by snow REMEMBER YOU CAN SMELL CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES Set out warning lights or flares Put on the dome light Overuse of headlights may run down your battery Exercise your limbs hands and feet vigorously Keep moving and don t fall asleep Keep watch for traffic or searchers ynim NORTHEND NISSAN SALES SERVICE LEASING DONT MISS ALL THE FUN AT OUR FRIDAY DECEMBER Kent Tocher Entertaining LOTS OF FUN AND PRIZES 37 Awards ceremony Jim National Chief Executive of Scouts ton Food Bank Anne Love and Christ Food Canada recently presented Ron Birrell Troop Bank Mr Birrell Mr Bialn Dennis White Scouter of 3rd Acton with an appreciation award for dent North Halton District Council Scouts Canada spearheading the Food Drive both in Acton and Elaine Hannah North Halton District Commissioner Georgetown Taken at the Love and Christ Food Scouts Canada Bank Pictured above left to right Joan Ac C Elaine gives instructions to left to right David MacLeod Debbie Tipple and Bruce Leonard at a North District Scouts Spider Web Craft Part One Wood Badge training course held at the Terra Cotta Jack Smythe Outdoor Education cen tre Photosubmitted GEORGETOWN LOCATION GET IN SHAPE THIS CHRISTMAS DELUXE MECHANICAL TREADMILL Computerized countdown timer timer distance and speed measure adjusts incline and resistance No 84 01 75 Reg 339 99 DELUXE COMPUTERIZED CYCLE Digital readout for speed ce time radio and stereo headphones wide anatomic saddle No 84 8 Reg 245 96 99 QUALITY ROWER Pushpull action 360 orbital action row arms revolving and pivoting No 84016B2 Reg 99 149 99 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