Winter Safety Tips

There are many ways to be prepared for a winter storm, here are a few of our recommendations:

• Use technology to monitor winter threats.
• The local weather service is a great option to identify conditions before you travel.
• Use Idaho 511, app or website, to get alerts and look at the road reports.
• When traveling, ensure vehicles have plenty of fuel and other fluids.
• Give yourself extra time to travel.
• Have a supply kit with water, non-perishable snacks, and blankets in case emergency conditions leave you stranded. 
• Keep your cell phone nearby and charged.
• Make sure you have an emergency contact identified with ISU and/or in your phone.
• Use caution when walking around campus and wear proper footwear.
• Sidewalks and stairways may be slick.
• Vehicles take longer to stop on slick roads, so be aware of your surroundings, even when walking in designated crosswalks.
• Park in an area that has already been cleared and give equipment space to work. 
• Limit your time outside and dress in layers.
• Keep feet, hands, and head well covered.