If you are stuck/stranded in a vehicle do not tie a ribbon-like object to your antenna or car door to attract attention.

Both Champaign County Sheriff's Office and the Illinois State Police affix a ribbon-like banner to the antenna or car door handle to indicate that the vehicle has been checked by police.

 Whether or not you should stay in your car or seek refuge depends upon many individual factors including weather, geography and the physical abilities of occupants.

 If you do stay in your vehicle turn on your flashers, be sure your tail pipe exhaust is clear & monitor your fuel consumption.