Prepare a winter-weather emergency car safety items
With winter approaching, it is important to be prepared for emergencies with items in a car emergency kit. It is not always fun thinking about potential negative outcomes, but taking some time to prepare could prove advantageous when the thing you hope will never happen, does. Snow could leave you stranded on the side of a road; your car could fail to start, or you could experience an accident as a result of icy roads.
If it is an especially snowy day, you could be stuck in falling temperatures for an extended period waiting for rescue. That is why you should always keep an emergency kit equipped for winter weather handy. The safety items should include:
- Bag of abrasive material (sand, salt, cat litter) or traction mats
- Ice scraper with brush
- Jumper cables
- Gloves, hats and blankets—enough for everyone who may ride in your car
- First-aid kit
- Snow shovel
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Window washer solvent
- Cloth or roll of paper towels
- Warning devices (flares or triangles)
- Drinking water – fill halfway to prevent from freezing
- Non-perishable snacks (energy or granola bars)
- Extra clothes
- Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench)
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