Public Health Matters

Holiday Roads and Hidden Hazards

Public Health Matters

Show Notes

In this episode of Public Health Matters, host Laurie Fox sits down with Lt. Joseph Weeks, Xenia Post Commander of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, to talk all things winter driving safety. From navigating snow and ice to avoiding impaired driving, buckling up, sharing the road with snowplows, and prepping your vehicle for cold-weather travel, Lt. Weeks offers practical tips to help keep you and your family safe. Whether you're traveling across the county or across the state, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

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