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Undated - The Miami Valley is just through digging out from one snow storm, and another one is about to hit us and that could lead to big trouble on the roadways. So now, more than ever, it's important for every driver to be prepared for the worst. We spoke with Sgt. Joe Little of the Dayton Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol about what every driver should think about before they drive out of their driveway.
''Dress appropriately.'', Sgt. Little says, ''You leave a nice warm house and garage, but you're going out in the this freezing cold and if you get stuck or in a crash you may have to be out in the inclement weather.''
Also a good idea, to keep track of your gas gauge, full is best.
''Don't ever let you tank get below half, Sgt. Little cautions, ''the other day, we just had the highway shut down for hours and running out of gas would be a big problem.''
While just about everyone has a cell phone these days, be sure it's charged when you head out. And if you do find yourself stranded or part of a fender bender in these rough winter conditions make sure you think about your safety first.
''Don't get out of your car and wander around looking at damage and talking to people.'', Sgt. Little says, ''Stay in your car with your seatbelt on and get to a safe place. Don't stand on roadway.''
As for items you should have in your car.... make sure you're equipped with jumper cables, a flashlight, flares, a first aid kit, some sand or kitty litter for traction, some snacks and water, a couple blankets and some extra clothes.
''Dress appropriately.'', Sgt. Little says, ''You leave a nice warm house and garage, but you're going out in the this freezing cold and if you get stuck or in a crash you may have to be out in the inclement weather.''
Also a good idea, to keep track of your gas gauge, full is best.
''Don't ever let you tank get below half, Sgt. Little cautions, ''the other day, we just had the highway shut down for hours and running out of gas would be a big problem.''
While just about everyone has a cell phone these days, be sure it's charged when you head out. And if you do find yourself stranded or part of a fender bender in these rough winter conditions make sure you think about your safety first.
''Don't get out of your car and wander around looking at damage and talking to people.'', Sgt. Little says, ''Stay in your car with your seatbelt on and get to a safe place. Don't stand on roadway.''
As for items you should have in your car.... make sure you're equipped with jumper cables, a flashlight, flares, a first aid kit, some sand or kitty litter for traction, some snacks and water, a couple blankets and some extra clothes.
Monday, February 8 2010, 10:36 PM EST
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Companies respond to suit in fatal Ft. Wayne blaze
March 13, 2010 18:28 EST
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) -- Two companies being sued by the families of three veterinary students who died after being trapped in a burning Fort Wayne apartment are responding to the claims in part by blaming the victims.
The lawsuit was filed in December in Allen County against building owner Dial Equities and the parent company of International Business College, which rented the property.
A response from the companies blames the students as well as an "unidentified arsonist" and others.
The January 2009 fire killed 19-year-old students Jennifer Spurgeon of Winamac, Ind., and Lara Punches of Defiance, Ohio, and 18-year-old Renae Patton of Ottawa, Ohio. The fire was blamed on a faulty electrical outlet.
Mark Matthes, a lawyer for their families, says blaming the women is a "rough path to take."
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Information from: The Journal Gazette, http://www.journalgazette.net
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