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Dense Fog

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Dense fog can quickly and unexpectedly reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. If you find yourself on the road during a dense fog event, the small decisions you choose to make could end up saving your life. Small decisions like slowing down, not using cruise control, and delaying travel until conditions improve can make a big impact...or save you from one. weather.gov/safety/fog

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Dense fog can quickly and unexpectedly reduce visibility to a ¼ mile or less. If you find yourself on the road during a dense fog event, the small decisions you choose to make could end up saving your life. weather.gov/safety/fog #WeatherReady

Small Decisions can have a big impact: Dense Fog. 1) Slow down when visibility is reduced. 2) Don't use cruise control. 3) Delay travel until conditions improve. Don't let a bad decision be your last.

 

Hurricanes

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Some hurricane preparations, such as strengthening your home, can be significant efforts. But there are also small decisions that, if made, could save your life. Small decisions like keeping your gas tank full, looking up your evacuation zone, or having a long extension cord for your generator, can end up making a big impact when the storm hits. weather.gov/safety/hurricane

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Some hurricane preparations, such as strengthening your home, can be significant efforts. But there are also small decisions that, if made, could save your life. weather.gov/safety/hurricane #WeatherReady

Small Decisions can have a big impact: Hurricanes. 1) Keep your gas tank full. 2) Find out your evacuation zone. 3) Have a long extension cord to keep your generator at a safe distance. Don't let a bad decision be your last.

 

Wildfires

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There are aspects of wildfire preparation, like using fire-resistant landscaping around your home, that aren’t possible for everyone. But there are also small, potentially life-saving decisions, that anyone can make. Small decisions like not burning brush during dry conditions, and clearing brush away from your home, can make a big impact in not only your life...but in the lives of those around you. weather.gov/safety/wildfire

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There are aspects of wildfire preparation, like using fire-resistant landscaping around your home, that aren’t possible for everyone. But there are also small, potentially life-saving decisions, that anyone can make. weather.gov/safety/wildfire #WeatherReady

Small Decisions can have a big impact: Wildfires. 1) Don't burn brush during dry conditions. 2) Clear brush away from your home. Don't let a bad decision be your last.

 

Flooding

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Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles, and it only takes 12 inches of water to sweep a car away. Sometimes the difference between life and death are small decisions. Small decisions like turning around and not driving through a flooded roadway, not driving around barricades, and delaying travel until conditions improve, can make a big impact on whether you keep your car...or even your life. Turn Around, Don’t Drown. weather.gov/safety/flood

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Most flood fatalities occur in vehicles, and it only takes 12 inches of water to sweep a car away. Sometimes the difference between life and death are small decisions. weather.gov/safety/flood #WeatherReady

Small Decisions can have a big impact: Flooding. 1) Turn around and don't drive through a flooded roadway. 2) Don't drive around barricades. 3) Delay travel until conditions improve. Don't let a bad decision be your last.

 

First Snow

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Sometimes, late fall snow storms can be deadlier than expected. The small decisions you make when encountering even light snow can save your life, especially when it comes to being behind the wheel. Small decisions like choosing to stay off the road if possible, or slowing down, and increasing the distance between vehicles, could end up having a big impact. weather.gov/safety/winter

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Sometimes, late fall snow storms can be deadlier than expected. The small decisions you make when encountering even light snow can save your life, especially when it comes to being behind the wheel. weather.gov/safety/winter #WeatherReady

Small Decisions can have a big impact: First Snow. 1) Stay off the road during snow. 2) If you must drive, slow down, don't use cruise control, and increase distance between vehicles. 3) Have an emergency kit in your car. Don't let a bad decision be your last.