Trimet always has instructions and/or advice for us

Before another event:

* If you drive to work, have your vehicle thoroughly checked, especially the battery, antifreeze, wipers, windshield wiper fluid, ignition system, thermostat, lights, exhaust system, heater, brakes and defroster.

* Buy traction devices and know how to install them.
* Fill up your gas tank when you know a storm is coming.
* Buy de-icer for vehicle door locks.
* Put together a survival kit to keep in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, jumper cables, shovel, pliers and screwdrivers, blankets, extra clothes, gloves and hats, flares, flashlight, tarp, non-perishable food, bottled water and a first aid kit. Also include a small sack of sand to use for traction.
* Identify your safest routes to work.
* Sign up for a carpool through CarpoolMatchNW to find other TriMet employees you can ride with to and from work.
* Consider taking transit to work if you normally drive. Go to TriMet.org to plan your trip. Remember to dress warmly as the wait for the train or bus can be delayed in inclement weather.
* If you live in an area that is difficult to drive in during weather events, make arrangements to stay with family or friends who live closer in.
* Talk to your manager about getting ice trekkers for your boots. They are also available at area stores and online.
* If you can, bring a change of clothes to store at work, including dry socks and shoes.
* Make sure your cell phone is fully charged.



During an event:

* Put traction devices on your vehicle the night before.
* Place plastic garbage bags on your vehicle windows for easy ice removal and flip windshield wipers away from the window.
* If you live on a steep hill or have a steep driveway, park your vehicle in a flat area close by.
* Allow at least twice the usual time to get to work.
* Dress warmly in layers and be prepared to spend some time outside.
* If you don't have sand, use non-clumping kitty litter for traction.
* Cut a pair of old nylons and put them over your shoes to prevent slipping on ice.
* Wear old golf shoes with metal spikes for extra traction on ice.
* Use ski poles for balance while walking.