2012 proved to be yet another active year for disasters – at least 34 tornadoes ripped through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama on Christmas day; winter storms Draco and Euclid brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions in from the west; Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy destroyed the East Coast in October; and extreme droughts and wild fires scorched […]
New Year’s Ranks as Deadliest Day for Drivers
December 31, 2012 by
New Year’s Day consistently ranks as the year’s deadliest day for alcohol-related fatalities. In an effort to protect the public against drunk drivers and reduce alcohol-related traffic deaths, AAA is announcing its support of ignition interlocks for all convicted DUI offenders, and offers important safety advice to partygoers. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic […]
Level One Snow Advisory Cancelled
December 27, 2012 by
Marion County Sheriff Tim Bailey, at 4:00pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012, canceled the Level 1 Snow Advisory that was put into effect early Thursday morning. Sheriff Bailey stated main roads and highways are mostly clear but that some secondary roadways are still snow covered in places so caution should still be used when driving. […]
Patrol Seeks Your Help in Bringing a Safe End to 2012
December 27, 2012 by
With the upcoming New Year’s Holiday, the Patrol is asking motorists to help bring a safe end to 2012 by not driving impaired, buckling-up and keeping their focus on the road. Last year in Ohio, eight people died in OVI-related crashes between Christmas and New Year’s. During this year’s two-day Christmas Holiday reporting period of […]
Mild Winter Leaves Motorists Out of Practice, ODOT says Take it Slow
December 26, 2012 by
As Ohioans get ready to drive in the first possible winter storm this season, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) warns motorists in Ice and Snow, Take It Slow, especially on interstates and state-maintained highways where speeds are faster and traffic volumes are higher. Research shows by the time the first winter storm hits, most […]
State Fire Marshal Warns of Increased Fire Risks
December 26, 2012 by
State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers is reminding Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when you turn on your home heating system for the first time this year. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a fire casualty by identifying potential hazards and following […]
Patrol Offers Tips and Warnings about Driving in Winter Weather
December 20, 2012 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of driving in winter weather and is offering some tips on what drivers should do in the event of a vehicle break down or a crash. From December 2011 through March 2012, 15,526 crashes occurred on snow, ice or slush covered roadways killing 27 […]
Year-end Holiday Travel Expected to Increase
December 20, 2012 by
AAA projects 93.3 million Americans (3.5 million Ohioans), will travel 50 miles or more from home during this year-end holiday period, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 to Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013. That’s an increase of 1.6 percent (1.9 percent for Ohio) from last year. The year-end holiday travel period is the most traveled holiday period, mainly […]
Marion AAA Store Invites Community to Holiday Mocktail Competition
December 18, 2012 by
Last year alcohol contributed to 12,880 crashes and 368 deaths on Ohio’s roads, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. This included 72 alcohol-related crashes in Marion County. More alcohol-related crashes happened in December than any other month of the year. In an effort to curb alcohol-related crashes this holiday season, AAA stores are […]
Caution Urged When Responding to Year-end Charitable Appeals
December 17, 2012 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has urged Ohioans to exercise caution when responding to requests from charitable groups for donations before the end of the year. While most of these will be legitimate, unfortunately there are always some unscrupulous operators who may try to take advantage of Ohioans’ generosity. “I encourage Ohioans to be generous […]
