Holiday Travel Safety

With snow in the forecast the Pine Bluffs Police, Pine Bluffs, WY would like to provide cold weather safety and winter driving tips.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cold weather induced illnesses such as frostbite can occur even in temperatures above 40°F if a person becomes chilled by rain or sweat, or is submersed in cold water. Additionally, 116,800 people are injured in cold weather driving situations, such as on icy or snowy roads, every year according to the Federal Highway Administration.

Some Safety Tips:

1. Check the weather before you leave and asse...