The National Weather Service is predicting extreme cold temperatures in parts of New Mexico during the Thanksgiving weekend holiday. The state’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management issued a press release suggesting a few simple things motorists can do to prepare for bad weather.
Having a winter emergency kit with a shovel, windshield scraper and small broom, flashlight, battery powered radio, extra batteries, water, snack food, matches, extra hats, socks and mittens are advised. Additional items for emergency use include a First Aid kit, pocket knife, necessary medications, a blanket, tow chain or rope, road salt and sand, booster cables, emergency flares and a fluorescent flag.
