Winter driving tips

Jumpstarting Jumpstarting a vehicle that will not start can be risky business. To assure your b attery is in good shape:

1. Check the fluid level. 2. Keep posts and connections free of acid corrosion. 3. Make sure connections and hold-down clamps are tight and clean.

Winter driving and walking Plan ahead and use common sense. Slow down. Drive defensively. Weather conditions can change road conditions very quickly. Maintenance and Winter emergency equipment may be more prevalent but moving slower or faster than traffic. Dress appropriately for the weather. Wear appropriate winter footwear to avoid slips/falls on the snow and/or ice. Have a winter survival kit Weather in your vehicle. Watch for changes on walkways; ice may not be noticed and cause you to slip and fall. Procedures

MCC personnel work to make the driveways, parking lots and walkways clear of snow and ice and keep them safe. Please drive and walk carefully.

Websites for local weather conditions • www.weather.com/weather/local/USNE0363 • www.crh.noaa.gov/oax • www.cnn.com/WEATHER

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MCC weather hotline Call 531-622-2499 for recorded messages regarding cancellations or delay Delay of classes of classes. Delay of classes’ means that classes will start later than normal. The delayed class time will be announced as soon as possible. Students should report to class at the announced delayed start time. Employees (except for designated Radio employees) are to report to work at the announced delayed opening time. If classes are cancelled or delayed or if particular locations are closed, announcements will be made on the following radio stations by 6 a.m. or as soon as possible. Cancellation of classes Cancellation of classes means that classes will not take place. Students are KEZO 92.3 FM KFAB 1110 AM not required to report for class, but faculty and staff are expected to report KFFF 93.3 FM KOIL 1290 AM at the normal time. KQCH 94.1 FM KHUB 1340 AM KISO 96.1 FM KOMJ 1490 AM Closing of the college KBLR 97.3 FM KOZN 1620 AM Closing of the College or a particular location means that no classroom or KQKQ 98.5 FM business activity will take place. No student, faculty or staff are expected to KGOR 99.9 FM report, except those employees specifically designated to report for work. If KOOO 101.9 FM only specific locations are effected, students and staff of that location will follow KXKT 103.7 FM directions given in the weather announcements. Students and staff at other KSRZ 104.5 FM locations will report as usual. KFMT 105.5 FM KKCD 105.9 FM KOPW 106.9 FM

Emergencies/car problems If you are already on-campus and need assistance call MCC Police at 531-622-2222