Drivers should be prepared for fire conditions as they travel this summer.

Here’s some safe driving advice for this summer:

• If there’s smoke, turn on your headlights and slow down
• If you can’t see, carefully pull to the side of the road
• If pulling a trailer, make sure nothing is dragging that can spark or overheat
• Keep your vehicle well-maintained so it doesn’t overheat or get a flat tire
• Don’t throw things out of your vehicle – like a lit cigarette
• Carry an emergency kit with extra water, food and medications
• Know your route and possible detours
• Pay attention – you need to drive, not take pictures. Especially when there’s a fire

Mowing reduces roadside fire hazards

Manage roadside vegetation each spring and summer to reduce the fire load. Right now the grass along most highways is very dry, making it incredibly easy to spark a wildfire.

Original post from the Oregon Department of Transportation https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDOT/bulletins/254e35c