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How to deal with snow

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Snow can be unwelcome, but once it is there, expecting more of it is not ruled out. While you may fancy the pure white beauty it creates, you also need to be equipped adequately to face the side effects which come along. A quick guide can recapitulate the tips to deal with snow.

Prepare for days which follow

You may cope up easily with less of snow around, without doing much but taking simple precautionary and preventive steps. However, when there is snow, you can expect more of it. If there is a prediction for a storm, take it as a word of caution. If you wish to leave the place, better not wait for the condition to deteriorate. Consider practical solutions for the days which follow.

Transport alone is not adversely affected by snow. There is an array of events which follow, making things unfavorable. Keep yourself updated with the latest information from news channels or radio stations.Stay connected as much as possible.

Keep supplies in abundance

Implement foresight, and work in advance to encounter less problematic conditions in the days which follow. When transport is affected, the supplies get adversely affected. It is wise to keep the essential elements (like food items, medication, etc.) in stock so that it is not too taxing for you and your family to survive an adversity. Be prompt because stores may soon run out of stock once the news of a suspected snow storm is released.

Do not hesitate to shell out extra money for reserving your share of essentialities. In case your family has an inhabitant with special needs, it is wise to keep a stock of essential medicines.

Drive very carefully

Even the best of the vehicles may find it difficult to cope up snow. Unless you have a two-wheeler, prefer not to drive. When driving a car, exercise precaution to the utmost. Never drive in a hurry, even if you are late.

Even if there is visibility, drive with low-beam headlights. Clean the lenses to keep them free of dirt, which can reduce visibility by about 50 percent. Braking is very crucial to driving in snow. Keep sufficient distance from other vehicles on road. Maintain about thrice the distance when on snow, compared to one you would otherwise keep.

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