How Do I: Winter Driving & Donating Gently Used Items

Winter Driving Safety

With the winter season upon us, it’s a great time for reviewing some tips for dealing with the snow and ice. Driving in snow can be a harrowing event for many people. So before heading out make sure your car has all the essentials for winter weather. Your winter car kit should include: lock deicer, blanket, shovel, ice scraper/brush, a small sack of sand/gravel, road flares, flashlight & batteries, snacks, water, and a First Aid kit.

• Clear all snow and ice from your car before driving. 
• Avoid driving when there is low visibility. If necessary, reduce your speed and put the headlights on low beam. 
• Increase following distance to 8 to 10 seconds. 
• Keep the gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze up. 
• Do not use cruise control when driving on a slippery surface. 

If you get stuck in a snowdrift: 

1. Turn the steering wheel from side to side to release snow from the tires.
2. Rock your car by alternating between drive and reverse. Step on the gas when in drive. Avoid spinning the wheels, which may dig you in deeper.
3. Get out and use a shovel to clear more snow and debris.
4. For traction, sprinkle gravel or sand as close to the tires as possible.
5. With wheels pointed straight ahead, lightly step on the gas and ease forward. If helpers are pushing, have them on the sides toward the rear – never directly behind.

For more information on safe winter driving, please visit exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/winter-driving-tips/

Donate Your Gently Used Items

Doing some fall cleaning? Consider donating items and clothing you and your family no longer need or use. Nana’s Attic Thrift Store accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household items and more. Donating your items here helps the Domestic Abuse Project (DAP) continue their mission of ending domestic abuse. All proceeds from sales at Nana’s Attic go directly to DAP.  Not only will you be keeping items out of a landfill and clearing out your home, you will be helping to save someone from being a victim of domestic abuse. Nana’s Attic Thrift Store is located in the Lawrence Park Shopping Center at 1991 Sproul Road in Broomall. For more information, please call 610-325-0768. If you are donating furniture, please call before bringing your donation to them. For more information about Nana’s Attic or DAP, please visit www.dapdc.org.