It's that time of year again when the temperature and snow are both coming down. This is a good time to review the special safety concerns that wintertime brings.

Some of the things we all need to watch for in winter include driving on icy or snow-covered roads, staying warm and preventing hypothermia and frostbite, and staying healthy.

Winter Driving Tips:
One of the most important, and often forgotten, things to remember for winter driving is to have your car checked out before the weather gets bad. It is important to have properly inflated tires with good tread, as traction is often poor in winter driving conditions. It is also important to have your coolant level checked, have good wiper blades, and make sure your car is in good running order. It is a good idea to keep your gas tank near full in winter, in case you should get stuck or stranded - this also helps keep ice from forming in the tank. You may need to run your engine periodically for several hours until rescue personnel can reach you.

Something else to consider before winter sets in is to prepare an emergency kit to keep in your car, in case you do get stranded. Having a good emergency kit can litterally mean the difference between life and death if you become