In the midst of Nashville’s unusually cold winter, Lipscomb Assistant Director of Campus Security Patrick Cameron stressed the need for preparation during times of cold weather.
Here are a few tips to help yourself during these cold months.
- “Dress warmly in layers,” Cameron said. This included head and ear protection and gloves.
- “Check the weather forecast. Be aware of what’s going on.” He mentioned that knowing what the forecast will be before you go outside can help you make attire decisions and be better prepared for possible bad weather.
- “Limit your exposure [to the cold weather],” Cameron said. “Stay inside as much as possible.”
- When it comes to driving, Cameron encouraged students to “always allow extra time for travel. In the winter months, you may need to let your vehicle warm up more.” Not only will it be a warmer ride to school if you commute, but it is better for the vehicle to warm the engine. He also said to keep an extra jacket or blanket in your car in case of emergency.
- Cameron stressed the need to be careful of black ice when driving. Black ice is ice that blends into the asphalt on the road and can be hazardous to drivers. Because of this and other winter weather, Cameron encourages students to “drive slower that you normally would.”
- He also said to inform others of your plan for safety’s sake. If anything happens in the bad weather, there will people who know where you’re supposed to be and when.
- Because night falls faster this time of year, Cameron encouraged those who travel on campus at night to use the Bison Walk Program. “We’ll make sure you get to your vehicle safely,” Cameron said.
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