Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Road Safty - Stay Alert
STAY ALERT! The single most important thing you can do to protect yourself and others is to pay attention behind the wheel. If you keep your eyes ahead of you on the road, pay attention to the driving environment and traffic situations (other vehicles, signs, etc.) you will be able to anticipate problems and react properly to potentially dangerous events. We can’t just SAY we are safe --- we have to PROVE IT by obeying the laws and driving safely
Monday, October 7, 2013
CALIFORNIA KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS CALIFORNIA Weather Alert
CALIFORNIA
KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS CALIFORNIA
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 am MDT Tuesday...
A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 am MDT Tuesday.
* Timing: southwest winds will increase along the northern Rocky
Mountain front as a cold front approaches the area. Winds may be
lighter at times this morning... however the passage of this
cold front will increase winds again on Monday afternoon and
evening.
* Winds: southwest winds 35 to 45 mph... with gusts to 65 mph
possible in favored locations along the Rocky Mountain front.
* Impacts: expect difficult conditions for outdoor work and
recreation activities as well as for those traveling in high
profile vehicles.
* Locations affected include: Browning... Marias Pass.
KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS CALIFORNIA
High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 am MDT Tuesday...
A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 6 am MDT Tuesday.
* Timing: southwest winds will increase along the northern Rocky
Mountain front as a cold front approaches the area. Winds may be
lighter at times this morning... however the passage of this
cold front will increase winds again on Monday afternoon and
evening.
* Winds: southwest winds 35 to 45 mph... with gusts to 65 mph
possible in favored locations along the Rocky Mountain front.
* Impacts: expect difficult conditions for outdoor work and
recreation activities as well as for those traveling in high
profile vehicles.
* Locations affected include: Browning... Marias Pass.
SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA Weather Watch
NORTH DAKOTA
SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA
Flood Advisory for melting snow remains in effect for southwestern
Sioux... southeastern Hettinger... western Grant and Adams counties
Six to twelve inches of snow fell across the advisory area... with
localized areas around 20 inches. This heavy... wet snow will
continue to melt today as temperatures rise into the 50s.
This Flood Advisory will likely be extended through Wednesday. Look
for an update to this Flood Advisory by early this afternoon.
Soils across southwest North Dakota are already moist... and
continued runoff from snowmelt is likely to cause flooding of County
and township roads in low lying areas. Street flooding in towns is
also likely to continue as slush blocks drainage systems. Within
bank rises are expected on creeks and streams flowing into the
Cannonball river early this week and noticeable rises on the
Cannonball are possible later in the week.
Localized flooding is expected to continue over mainly rural areas
of Adams... southeastern Hettinger... southwestern Sioux and western
Grant counties... including the towns of
Bentley... Bucyrus... Burt... Carson... Elgin... Haynes... Heart Butte
dam... Heil... Hettinger... Leith... Mott... New Leipzig... Reeder and
Regent.
SOUTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA
Flood Advisory for melting snow remains in effect for southwestern
Sioux... southeastern Hettinger... western Grant and Adams counties
Six to twelve inches of snow fell across the advisory area... with
localized areas around 20 inches. This heavy... wet snow will
continue to melt today as temperatures rise into the 50s.
This Flood Advisory will likely be extended through Wednesday. Look
for an update to this Flood Advisory by early this afternoon.
Soils across southwest North Dakota are already moist... and
continued runoff from snowmelt is likely to cause flooding of County
and township roads in low lying areas. Street flooding in towns is
also likely to continue as slush blocks drainage systems. Within
bank rises are expected on creeks and streams flowing into the
Cannonball river early this week and noticeable rises on the
Cannonball are possible later in the week.
Localized flooding is expected to continue over mainly rural areas
of Adams... southeastern Hettinger... southwestern Sioux and western
Grant counties... including the towns of
Bentley... Bucyrus... Burt... Carson... Elgin... Haynes... Heart Butte
dam... Heil... Hettinger... Leith... Mott... New Leipzig... Reeder and
Regent.
EAST &SOUTHEAST COLORADO Weather Watch
COLORADO
EAST &SOUTHEAST COLORADO
Fire Weather Watch remains in effect Tuesday afternoon for
gusty winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones
234 and 236...
* affected area... fire weather zones 234 and 236.
* Winds... south 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative humidity... as low as 12 percent.
* Impacts... extreme fire behavior is possible if a fire starts
EAST &SOUTHEAST COLORADO
Fire Weather Watch remains in effect Tuesday afternoon for
gusty winds and low relative humidity for fire weather zones
234 and 236...
* affected area... fire weather zones 234 and 236.
* Winds... south 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative humidity... as low as 12 percent.
* Impacts... extreme fire behavior is possible if a fire starts
PANOLA TEXAS AND SURROUNDING AREAS Weather Watch
PANOLA TEXAS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
ire Weather Watch in effect from Tuesday afternoon through
Tuesday evening for strong winds and low relative humidity for the
western and central Texas and Oklahoma panhandles due to low
humilities and strong winds...
The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Fire
Weather Watch... which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through
Tuesday evening.
* Affected area: in Oklahoma... Cimarron... Texas. In Texas...
Dallam... Sherman... Hansford... Hartley... Moore... Hutchinson...
Oldham... Potter... Carson... Deaf Smith... Randall... Armstrong.
* Wind: 20 foot southwesterly winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
35 mph.
* Humidity: minimum afternoon relative humidities of 10 to 15 percent.
* Timing: critical fire weather conditions are expected to be met
around 12 PM CDT Tuesday with conditions improving by 8 PM CDT
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Safty Tips For vehicles traveling beside Big Rigs
Safety Tips:
Passenger cars: Many crashes between heavy commercial trucks and passenger cars can be avoided by following these safety tips.
•Be extra alert as you approach a large truck. They behave very differently from cars.
•Avoid blind spots around trucks. If you can't see a truck's side mirrors, the truck driver can't see you. One-third of all crashes between large trucks and cars take place in the blind spots around a truck.
•Do not pass a truck on the right while the truck is turning right. Trucks must swing wide to the left to negotiate right turns safely, as the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels.
•Do not cut in front of any large vehicle, including a truck or a bus. Since they require much more distance to stop in comparison to cars, forcing a large vehicle to stop quickly can result in a fatal accident.
•Use the proper procedure to pass a large truck or bus on the highway. Accelerate slightly and maintain a consistent speed while passing. Wait until you can see the entire cab in your rear-view mirror before signaling and pulling in front of it.
•Observe a truck's turn signals before trying to pass it. If the truck appears to be starting a left turn, check which way the driver is signaling before passing the truck on the right.
•Give trucks at least four to six seconds of space in wet conditions and at highway speeds.
•Call authorities if you see unsafe driving.
•Do not cut off a truck in traffic or on the highway to reach your exit or turn.
Truckers: Consider these safety practices when you're out on the road.
PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Get plenty of rest before driving. Eat well and stay fit. Driver fatigue and lack of attention can significantly increase your risk of a crash. Hours of service violations are serious and can threaten your livelihood or even your life. Stay healthy and well rested, or don't drive!
PLEASE SLOW DOWN IN WORK ZONES
Watch out for highway construction. Stay alert. Almost one-third of work zone fatal crashes involved large trucks. Most of these crashes occurred during the day. Take your time going through work zones. Give yourself plenty of room, and expect the unexpected.
BE AWARE OF YOUR "NO-ZONE"
Other drivers may not be aware of the size of your blind spots. One-third of all crashes between large trucks and cars take place in the No-Zone areas around a truck. Adjust your mirrors and be vigilant in watching out for vehicles in the No-Zone.
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Always leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front of you. In rear-end collisions, regardless of the situation, if you hit someone from behind, you are considered "at fault." Large trucks, given their mass, have much greater stopping distances than 4-wheelers. Take advantage of your driving height, and anticipate hard braking situations.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE
It can save your life. Inspect your vehicle before each trip, and check your brakes regularly. Brake defects are the most frequently cited out-of-service inspection violation. Learn how to inspect your brakes, identify safety defects, and get them repaired before risking your life, and others, on the highway.
ALWAYS DRIVE DEFENSIVELY
Avoid aggressive drivers and maintain a safe speed. Two-thirds of all traffic fatalities may be caused by aggressive driving behaviors. Keep your distance and maintain a safe speed. The only thing excessive speed increases is your chance for a crash.
PLEASE FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT
Buckle up for safety and vehicle control. If you are in a crash, a seat belt will save your life and that of others. It will keep you in your seat and allow for you to maintain control of your truck. Increasing seat belt use is still the single most effective thing we can do to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways.
ALWAYS WORK TO IMPROVE HIGHWAY SAFETY
On the highway, and through safety promotional events, be the professional! Help stranded motorists. Notify traffic safety agencies of crashes, unsafe drivers, unsafe roadway conditions, and other situations that can lead to crashes. Join a "Highway Watch" program, if available in your state. Your participation in public safety events and your performance on the highway can change public perception!
Passenger cars: Many crashes between heavy commercial trucks and passenger cars can be avoided by following these safety tips.
•Be extra alert as you approach a large truck. They behave very differently from cars.
•Avoid blind spots around trucks. If you can't see a truck's side mirrors, the truck driver can't see you. One-third of all crashes between large trucks and cars take place in the blind spots around a truck.
•Do not pass a truck on the right while the truck is turning right. Trucks must swing wide to the left to negotiate right turns safely, as the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels.
•Do not cut in front of any large vehicle, including a truck or a bus. Since they require much more distance to stop in comparison to cars, forcing a large vehicle to stop quickly can result in a fatal accident.
•Use the proper procedure to pass a large truck or bus on the highway. Accelerate slightly and maintain a consistent speed while passing. Wait until you can see the entire cab in your rear-view mirror before signaling and pulling in front of it.
•Observe a truck's turn signals before trying to pass it. If the truck appears to be starting a left turn, check which way the driver is signaling before passing the truck on the right.
•Give trucks at least four to six seconds of space in wet conditions and at highway speeds.
•Call authorities if you see unsafe driving.
•Do not cut off a truck in traffic or on the highway to reach your exit or turn.
Truckers: Consider these safety practices when you're out on the road.
PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Get plenty of rest before driving. Eat well and stay fit. Driver fatigue and lack of attention can significantly increase your risk of a crash. Hours of service violations are serious and can threaten your livelihood or even your life. Stay healthy and well rested, or don't drive!
PLEASE SLOW DOWN IN WORK ZONES
Watch out for highway construction. Stay alert. Almost one-third of work zone fatal crashes involved large trucks. Most of these crashes occurred during the day. Take your time going through work zones. Give yourself plenty of room, and expect the unexpected.
BE AWARE OF YOUR "NO-ZONE"
Other drivers may not be aware of the size of your blind spots. One-third of all crashes between large trucks and cars take place in the No-Zone areas around a truck. Adjust your mirrors and be vigilant in watching out for vehicles in the No-Zone.
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Always leave enough space between you and the vehicle in front of you. In rear-end collisions, regardless of the situation, if you hit someone from behind, you are considered "at fault." Large trucks, given their mass, have much greater stopping distances than 4-wheelers. Take advantage of your driving height, and anticipate hard braking situations.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN YOUR VEHICLE
It can save your life. Inspect your vehicle before each trip, and check your brakes regularly. Brake defects are the most frequently cited out-of-service inspection violation. Learn how to inspect your brakes, identify safety defects, and get them repaired before risking your life, and others, on the highway.
ALWAYS DRIVE DEFENSIVELY
Avoid aggressive drivers and maintain a safe speed. Two-thirds of all traffic fatalities may be caused by aggressive driving behaviors. Keep your distance and maintain a safe speed. The only thing excessive speed increases is your chance for a crash.
PLEASE FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT
Buckle up for safety and vehicle control. If you are in a crash, a seat belt will save your life and that of others. It will keep you in your seat and allow for you to maintain control of your truck. Increasing seat belt use is still the single most effective thing we can do to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways.
ALWAYS WORK TO IMPROVE HIGHWAY SAFETY
On the highway, and through safety promotional events, be the professional! Help stranded motorists. Notify traffic safety agencies of crashes, unsafe drivers, unsafe roadway conditions, and other situations that can lead to crashes. Join a "Highway Watch" program, if available in your state. Your participation in public safety events and your performance on the highway can change public perception!
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