Remember These Snow Survival Tips from a Yankee
As the winter snow madness comes to an end, a northerner offers up her tips for surviving winter snow storms.
It is always fun to watch the grocery stores run out of milk and eggs the second snow is mentioned in any southern town. Declaring a state of emergency to any northerner who hears 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected is laughable. However, it is understood that the South is not as prepared for extreme weather such as snow. Here are the top six tips of surviving snowy weather that you can remember. Tip 1: When you are going to clean your car off, it is important that you start your car first. Gas prices may be high and you do not want to waste gas, but your car needs to warm up. A heated car helps clear the snow off faster. Tip 3: Clearing off your car is very important. It is extremely important to remove the snow off the top of your car. …
Mackleen Gresham
8:57 pm on Sunday, January 16, 2011
Hi Pam! I used to tease when it snowed a little in Atlanta, but I'm realizing that the south doesn't have the equipment to handle bad weather. Up north the reason why ice wouldn't be a problem is because within a day the snow is cleared up and salt is applied to the roads. There is always worry about ice but usually, it's handled rather quickly. I'm sure your friend would agree that compared to … more ›