Tuesday's wintry weather was just a taste of what's to come this winter. PennDOT said it's prepared, but are you?
PennDot said there are seven things you need to keep in your car this winter, and several ways to track what Mother Nature is up to during a winter storm.
"Well, before winter happens, we get our stock supply ready, make sure our folks are trained. We want to reinforce some of these safety issues," said Sean Brown, a PennDOT spokesman.
PennDOT said everyone should prepare a winter weather kit for their car now.
On the list:
Snow shovel
Cell phone charger
Water
First aid kit
Warm clothes
Blanket
Non-perishable food
If you have pets, include some food for them, as well.
Before the storm comes, fill up your tank, and before you head out in the weather, grab prescription medication and check out PennDOT's website. 511PA.com will show you real time traffic conditions.
During a storm, PennDOT staffers are constantly monitoring changes on 39 cameras across the area and sending out alerts.
If you are on the go, you can get the same information with the free 511PA app, which will give you audible alerts so you can focus on the road.
"We are going to be having crews out there salting. They are actually on shifts, but roadways can't be 100 percent safe all the time, so we do need the folks to be our partner in driving safe," said Brown.
PennDOT said the best way to stay safe in a storm is to stay home.
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