UmVk.M\JI I I VI ILLIIlV/IO-UMUMlin IIII1 III III 1 Ml 1 Ml 1IIII III 1IIII III 1IMIIIMIMI III 111111 III II11 1 3 0112 120252496 SiAih rout cT 4 TF Fl/ir F/'» District EMERGENCY NUMBERS 1 Sterling 3107 East Lincolnway, 61081 . 815/625-0151 2 Elgin 777 South State St., 60123 . 847/742-3553 District Chicago 9511 Harrison St., Des Plaines 60016 . 847/294-4444 5 Lockport 16648 S. Broadway St., 60441-9546.815/726-6291 6 Pontiac P.O. Box 498, 61764 . 815/844-3131 7 East Moline 800 Hillcrest Road, 61244.309/752-4911 8 Metamora Rt. 116 & Lourdes Drive, R.R. 2, 61548 . 309/676-2118 9 Springfield 1-55, Ex. 88, R.R. 11, P.O. Box 3726, 62707 .... 2 1 7/786-7110 10 Pesotum P.O. Box 110, 61863.217/265-0110 11 Collinsville 1100 Eastport Plaza, 62234. 618/346-3830 12 Effingham 401 Industrial Ave. Suite A, 62401-2835.217/347-2677 13 DuQuoin R.R. 2, Box 86, 62832. 618/542-2400 14 Macomb P.O. Box 483, 61455 . 309/833-2141 15 Downers Grove One Authority Drive, 60515 . 708/571-2616 16 Pecatonica 16450 W. State Road, Box 194-1, 61063 .815/963-7686 17 LaSalle IL. Rt. 351 North, 61301 .815/224-1150 18 Litchfield R.R. 2 Box 8A, 62056-9401 . 217/324-2151 19 Carmi 1805 Hwy. 14 West, 62821 .618/382-1911 20 Pittsfield Box 32, 62363 . 217/285-4431 21 Ashkum Junct. US Rt. 45/52 & IL. Rt. 116,60911 .815/698-2315 22 Ullin Rt. 1, Box 20A, 62992-9706 . 618/845-3737 1 (800) 255-3323 (TDD) George H. Ryan, Governor 1 (217)782-1320 (voice) Sam W. Nolen, Director Douglas W. Brown, First Deputy Director Always fill the gasoline tank before entering open country, even for a short distance, and stop to fill-up long before the tank begins to run low. Keeping your tank as full as possible will minimize condensation, providing the maximum advantage in case of trouble. * Plan your travel, selecting both primary and alternate routes. A Citizens Band (CB) radio and/or cellular phone can be very useful to you or another stranded motorist in * Let someone know your travel routes and case of an emergency. itinerary so that, if you don't arrive on time, officials will know where to search for you. * Check latest weather information on your radio. * Try not to travel alone - two or three people are preferable. Exposed skin can freeze within one minute at wind- chill equivalent temperatures below -25 F. * Travel in convoy (with another vehicle) if possible. * Drive carefully and defensively. Watch for ice 0 patches on bridges and overpasses. * If a storm begins to be too much for you to * handle, seek refuge immediately. * If your car should become disabled, stay with T'W the vehicle, running your engine and heater for short intervals. Be sure to “crack” a window in ‘(tqMb- -. the vehicle to avoid carbon monoxide build¬ up Wind-Chill Equivalent \h Temperatures (F) Reliable transportation is especially important in the winter. If you have a car, make sure it is ready Calm At 15 At 30 At 40 for whatever winter may bring. Not only should Air mph mph mph and over your car be kept in top operating condition all year round - for safety and fuel economy, it is especially important to get it winterized to avoid any 30 9 >2 -6 unpleasant or dangerous situation while traveling in frigid weather. The following should be checked: 20 -5 -18 -22 ignition system fuel system brakes 10 -18 -33 -38 exhaust system wiper blades snow tires tire tread defroster proper grade oil 0 -31 -49 -54 cooling system battery lights -10 -45 -64 -70 antifreeze -20 -58 -78 -87 i 3 1129 00870652 5 Frostbite affects the extremities, such as fingers and toes. •• ■ .. j y n v.'4. ii'j t ■ -■» .cjyN-1 . REGIONAL ROAD CONDITIONS If a body part has been frostbitten once, it is more susceptible to frostbite again, even in milder conditions. The Illinois State Police maintains public telephone numbers providing highway condition information Redness and a burning sensation are indications frostbite from November 15 through March 31st. The will occur unless the extremity is warmed. numbers are as follows: Numbness is an indication that frostbite has already District taken place. 1 Sterling 815/632-4033 815/632-4032 If frostbite is discovered, hold the affected part tightly against the warm skin on another part of the body; 2 Elgin 847/931-2395 (for example place frozen fingers under arm). 847/931-2396 Chicago 708/294-4400 When thoroughly warmed, keep covered and make an effort to keep area from freezing again. 5 Joliet 815/727-5471 6 Pontiac 815/842-4346 815/842-4347 7 Rock Island 309/755-7011 When the body begins to lose heat faster than it can 8 Peoria 309/673-8245 produce it, a condition called hypothermia begins to 9 Springfield 217/782-5730 develop. The symptoms become very apparent, and include: 10 Pcsotum 217/265-8050 11 Collinsville 618/346-3636 uncontrollable shivering vague, slow, slurred speech 12 Effingham 217/347-2719 217/347-2723 memory lapses incoherence 13 DuQuoin 618/542-8432 immobile, fumbling hands 14 Macomb 309/388-4613 frequent stumbling 15 Oakbrook (Toll Roads) lurching gait 630/241-6144 drowsiness 16 Pccatonica 815/962-7051 apparent exhaustion 17 LaSalle 815/224-7052 18 Litchfield 217/324-3100 19 Carmi 618/382-8878 20 Pittsfield 217/285-5445 21 Ashkum 815/698-2112 22 Ullin 618/845-3744 Here's how to make your own: 2 or 3 pound coffee can (punch 3 holes at the top of can, equal distance apart) 60-inch length of twine or heavy string (cut into 3 equal pieces - used to suspend can) 3 large safety pins (tie string to safety pins and pin to car roof interior to suspend can over candle) 1 candle 2" diameter (place on lid under suspended can for melting snow) 1 pocket knife, reasonably sharp (or substitute with scissors) 3 pieces of bright cloth 2" wide x 36" long (tie to antenna or door handle) Several packets of soup, hot chocolate, tea, bouillon cubes, etc. (mixed into melted snow to provide warmth and nutrition) 1 small package of: peanuts (provides protein) & fruit-flavored candy (orange slices, jelly beans, etc.-avoid chocolate) 1 pair of athletic socks (cotton) and 1 pair of glove liners (cotton) 2 packages of book matches 1 sun shield blanket or 2 large green or black plastic leaf bags (to reflect body heat) 1 pen light and batteries (keep separate) When complete, place stocking cap over kit and carry in passenger compartment of car. If you have a 3 pound can, you will still have additional room for band-aids, aspirin, small radio, etc. If there is still room left, increase the quantity of any of the above items or improvise items you feel might be necessary. Remember hypothermia (rapid loss of body temperature) can happen to anyone! Stay in your car until help arrives! To schedule a Traffic Safety program for your school or group please contact the Safety Education office at (217) 524-2525 or your Illinois State Police District Headquarters. Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois ISP Central Printing Section ISP 5-221 (11/99) 2500