Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) suggested drivers avoid travel on Monday evening due to severe weather.
The article from KTTC dated April 28, 2025, provides essential severe weather safety tips for travelers. It emphasizes the importance of staying informed about weather conditions through local news, weather apps, and emergency alert systems. Travelers are advised to have a plan in place, including knowing the location of nearby shelters and understanding the difference between a weather watch and a warning. The article suggests keeping an emergency kit in the vehicle with items like water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, and a first-aid kit. It also recommends avoiding travel during severe weather if possible, but if travel is necessary, to drive cautiously, avoid flooded roads, and pull over safely if conditions worsen. The piece concludes by stressing the importance of staying calm and following instructions from local authorities during severe weather events.
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Wed, April 30, 2025
