November 12, 2020

    As the seasons change to late autumn and early winter, Utah residents participate in different outdoor activities and consider new safety precautions.  Winter ice and snow on roads are hazards Utah residents have to deal with. Salt Lake City and most other Utah counties require that property owners take care of the snow and ice on sidewalks and driveways, as stated on the website. The National Safety Council offers safety recommendations for low temperatures on their website. Potential threats can be frostbite and impact injuries if one slips on the ice. The state takes care of snow and ice on the roads, but drivers still need to be considerate of things like black ice, especially in the colder temperatures, and night vision with changing sunset hours. Many people drive home in the dark as it becomes rush hour in winter. Other precautions like cleaning and...