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Takeaways:
• First responders are urging travelers to drive cautiously due to a storm expected to hit the Central Coast of California starting Saturday of President’s Day weekend.
• The California Highway Patrol-Buellton and Santa Barbara County Fire Department reported numerous vehicle accidents during the last storm, attributing dangerous conditions to wet roads and gusty winds.
• Authorities emphasize the importance of driving at reduced speeds, leaving early for destinations, and avoiding distractions such as phone use while driving.
• CHP Buellton Public Information Officer Michael Griffith highlighted that high speeds are a major cause of accidents.
• Drivers are advised to prepare their vehicles for the storm by ensuring that tires, lights, brakes, and windshield wipers are in good condition.
References:
[1] First responders advise drivers to stay safe amidst incoming storm President’s Day weekend. Link
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