The Holidays are nearly here and you know what that means.  The kickoff to the holiday travel season is about to begin.  Nearly 63.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Christmas holidays.  And more than 82% of all holiday travelers intend to travel by car.  Here are some road safety tips for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Make sure your car is well equipped for travel.  Check the tires, battery, antifreeze and brakes.  Check that your spare tire is properly inflated and that your cell phone is fully charged.

Cooler temperatures are setting in, which of course means winter is on its way.  Before the winter weather hits, make sure to talk to your family about how to stay safe and take action to get prepared.  Planning and preparing can help you manage the impact of severe winter weather.

The insurance industry has outlined the following steps that you can take now to prepare for a winter storm, including;