As we exit November and hurricane season, we enter December, filled with the excitement of the coming holiday season. We also know that the upcoming winter season may potentially bring us hazardous weather.

Winter brings a lot of travel, family gatherings and food preparation. While our winters are usually not as harsh as some other parts of the country, travel, home heating and food preparation can pose many safety challenges.

Sleet, snow and freezing rain can cause slippery roads that are hard to navigate. If the roads are slippery, consider delaying your trip until conditions improve. If you must travel in wintry weather, here are some tips to help make your trip safer:

Drive slowly. It’s harder to control or stop your vehicle on an ice or snow-covered roadway.

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