Stranded drivers, winter weather, Fort MacMurray

Winter weather in the Fort MacMurray area can be severe or even life threatening at times, and stranded drivers who are not prepared for these conditions could find themselves in serious trouble. There are some tips that can help in this type of situation, and supplies that could be a lifeline if you have them in your car or truck. If you are one of the stranded drivers due to winter weather in and around Fort MacMurray the first tip is to always stay with your vehicle. If rescue comes and you have wandered off you could freeze to death in a remote area. Pull to the side of the road if possible, and hand a distress flag or cloth from the window of your vehicle. Start your vehicle and let it run for 10 minutes each hour, and then shut it off to conserve fuel and make what you have last longer.

Stranded drivers in the remote area near Fort MacMurray who are experiencing winter weather conditions need to be concerned with staying warm inside the vehicle. Take maps, newspapers, magazine pages, and other materials and use them for insulation. Block any cracks and crevices where bitter wind can get in, and these can also be placed under your clothing next to your skin to help you stay warm. If there are homes or other structures and buildings nearby and the winter weather conditions are not severe you could try to walk to them, but if visibility is very low or there are no buildings nearby your best bet is to stay with the vehicle until help arrives. Keep a set of supplies in your car or truck to ensure you have what you need if you become one of the stranded motorists due to winter weather in Fort MacMurray.