Wyoming
Casper Fire-EMS Offers Tips for Drivers and Diggers
There’s this outdated joke of any individual calling a TV climate reporter and saying, “I simply shoveled a foot of ‘partly cloudy’ off my driveway.”
Effectively, it is no joke that the New Yr’s winter storm walloped Natrona County with 12 inches to 24 inches of snow — not counting drifting — relying the place you might be.
Which leaves us having to dig out from all of it, and realizing tips on how to drive with it.
The Casper Fireplace-EMS Division provides the following tips for drivers and diggers:
FOR DRIVERS:
FOR DIGGERS:
- Handle your self as you care for your property and household.
- Do NOT transfer snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking tons over fireplace hydrants. If a hydrant is buried from snow elimination or drifting, you may assist the town by digging out the hydrant – a yard in all instructions.
- Keep hydrated.
- Costume warmly in layers. Alter outerwear because the temperature fluctuates.
- Take frequent breaks.
- Guarantee that your physique is able to shoveling snow – when you’re unsure, ask your physician for recommendation.
- Function all equipment in accordance with the proprietor’s guide.
- Think about high-visibility clothes or equipment when shoveling close to visitors, snow elimination tools, and visitors.
When you have questions, message us at cityofcasperfireems@gmail.com, or name Casper Fireplace-EMS at (307) 235-8222.