Severe weather can strike at any time of day and anywhere, do you know what to do if you’re in your car when a storm hits? As you make your daily commute, be aware of safe places to pull over should you ever need to. Remember to always turn around if you come across a road covered with water. If a power line should fall on your car, stay inside until authorities remove the wire.

September is National Preparedness Month and Washington and Keokuk Counties Emergency Management Coordinator Larry Smith advises you should always have a phone charger, non-perishable snacks, water, and jumper cables. In the winter, have a blanket, an ice scraper and cat litter to help if you were to get stuck in the snow. Before winter arrives, check your tires to make sure they have adequate tread. For more information listen to the full interview with Smith on today’s Washington Page.