While Schools across West Michigan opting for yet another day off, road crews are gearing up for extra work ahead as icy rainy conditions will make for dangerous driving conditions Tuesday.
FOX 17 Meteorologists have been tracking another cold system across the midwest and plains states— this time with slightly higher temps we are seeing rain and frigid winds coating the roads with ice.
Road crews in Van Buren will be out, spreading salt or sand as necessary, but officials ask everyone to remember the basics of driving in Michigan winters.
We all know what to do, but a refresher can be nice:
- Eyes up — distractions are especially dangerous today
- Foot off the gas — do not slam on the break
- Allow extra time to get anywhere, make maneuvres like turning or stopping
- Stay farther back from other drivers than normal
- Slow down and move over for emergency and other road crews
If you do slide off the road or end up in a crash, stay calm and stay in your vehicle if it's safe to do so. Call 911 for emergencies, your county's non-emergency dispatch line, or a tow truck, and wait where you are.
Make sure you have an emergency pack in your car. Include a blanket, flashlight, snacks, and water; an extra set of gloves and boots can be helpful, too.
