Wayne County Sheriff Office : Barry Virts Advises to be Smart as Extreme Winter Weather Continues this Weekend;

Date: 01/05/2018 | Location: Wayne County, NY

If you are Outside:

Dress for the wind chill not the ambient temperature.

Protect your Pets:

If you are cold your pets are probably cold too. Please shelter you pets appropriately.

Winter Driving:

Allow extra travel time.

Slow down.

Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you, and move as far as possible to the right portion of the roadway when a snow plow is approaching.

Display your headlights and taillights when driving in extreme weather conditions to comply with the law and for your safety.

Make sure your tires have good tread, air pressure is sufficient.

Keep your gas tank at least half way full.

Place extra clothing and blankets in your vehicle.

Remember it is impossible and economically infeasible for the state and town highway departments to have roadways free of snow and ice with our winter weather conditions.

Please drive slowly and safely this winter.

Posted by Sheriff Barry Virts