By:Brandon Mooney
Snow safety
Outdoor Snow Safety
-When playing outside during the winter make sure you wear plenty of layers it is also good to wear water resistent shoes.
-If you are walking during the night make sure you wear clothing that contrast with the snow.
-Dress in thin layers rather than thick layers which lets you take of your clothes if the temperature increases.
-Wear a "base layer" which will usally be a pair of long johns or any other type of long underwear.
Biking
-If you are cycling during the winter avoid snow and ice wait for the snow to clear or melt.
Watch out for "black ice", which is a clear form of ice that looks like pavement.
-If riding on snow covered biking trails it is very safe to let youre air pressure out.
Driving the Snow
-If you need to get some where during the winter it is better to take the local metro.
-Always keep a safe distance from snow plows if you are driving try to give the vehical room and also the workers.
-Always drive carefully over bridges, ramps, and other elevated services.
-Avoid filling your gas tank up fully to avoid gas line freez-up
Works Cited
· http://snow.dc.gov/page/snow-safety-tips
· http://www.penciltribe.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Brian_snowflake.jpg
· http://www.allweathersports.com/winter/bill_riding.jpg
· http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/snow-day-in-a-snow-cave/
· http://lunchbuddiesplus.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/snow-day1.jpg
· http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/027/5/d/snowy_metro_tracks_2_by_laly133-d5sw45n.jpg
· http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/winter-driving-tips/
· http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-for-the-Cold
· http://www.bicycling.com/mountainbikecom/featured-stories/bike-skills-ride-through-snow
· http://www.makinglearningfun.com/themepages/TheJacketIWearintheSnow.htm
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