Tag: Extreme weather

California weather crisis: storms and relief efforts

California has been battered by a series of intense storms during the early weeks of February. California has been battered by a series of intense storms during the early weeks of February. These weather events have caused disasters such as floods, power outages, landslides, and structural collapses. It is expected that the storms will leave […]

Winter road hazards: crash on Highway 401 and how to prevent accidents

A truck lost control on Highway 401 and crashed into a frozen swamp near Milton. Winter is a season that brings risks for drivers navigating roads in extreme weather conditions. It is necessary to take precautions to preserve the safety of those driving and sharing the roads in such climates. On Monday night, snow claimed […]

Exemptions and safety protocols for truckers amid extreme weather conditions

Emergency proclamations from states that have established longer-duration emergency orders. State governors have issued emergency proclamations exempting fuel-carrying truckers from federal hours of service requirements to prevent shortages and safeguard the population from extreme weather conditions. Below are the details of emergency proclamations from states that have established longer-duration emergency orders. Driver safety is paramount, […]