Civil Protection warns how to act in the event of snowfall

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During these days it is essential to travel with a full tank of fuel, carry provisions and warm clothing

The north of the peninsula woke up this weekend with snowfall, sometimes intense, causing freezing that will continue for the next few days. And while the DGT recommends not traveling by car, if there’s no choice but to travel in these conditions, be proactive, wear chains (and know how to fit and remove them) or snow tires, in order to avoid getting stuck on the road for the most part.

As additional measures, we can follow a series of tips that can be very useful when we finally agree
snow or bad weather prevents us from continuing the march.

First of all, it is not convenient to get out of the vehicle or turn off the engine. you have to keep it
switched on and heating running. Although it’s easier said than done, try to stay calm. Sooner or later the snowplows or the civil traffic guard will come to the rescue.

While we wait, we should check the exhaust pipe from time to time to make sure it is not clogged with snow buildup. From time to time, half an hour or so, we can open the doors or windows of the car for a few seconds to oxygenate the interior of the vehicle.

We must avoid falling asleep and we must drink water and listen to the radio to follow any instructions. It is advisable to stock up on some things such as warm clothes, water, some food and a flashlight (you should always have this with you). In addition, to carry a mobile and if we have it, the car charger or an auxiliary battery.

While it’s never good to have a completely empty tank, in the winter it’s helpful to have it as full as possible. If we were to lie down, that would be a source of heat (the heating of the car). Also, if we have a diesel car and leave it stationary for a few days in a very cold environment (this is for skiers), it would be useful to put about half a liter of petrol in the tank. Nothing will happen to it and since gasoline doesn’t freeze, we prevent the diesel from freezing and stranding us.

Crystal clear snow and ice free. If we are going to take the car and it is covered with snow, it is not recommended to use hot water as the temperature difference may break the glass. Your best bet is to use the typical scraper and if the windows fog up, oddly enough, your best bet is to turn on the air conditioning for a few seconds.

Source: La Verdad

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