Winter Emergency Car Kit

A well stocked emergency kit!

Most of us think it will never happen to us - we'll never be stranded on the side of the road during a snow storm or in painfully cold weather. Emergency kits are for people who have long commutes and for regular travelers, right? 

Unfortunately in the neck of the woods where we live, where the weather changes in an instant and people can be caught off guard by a whipping snow squall, being prepared with a winter emergency car kit can make or break your day. Here are some items to put in your emergency kit this winter (it may seem like a lot, but it should all fit in a small duffle bag or storage bin).

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• blanket
  
• whistle
  
• flashlight with extra batteries
  
• swiss army knife/small multi-tool 
  
• ice/snow scraper
  
• first aid kit
  
• jumper cables
  
• water
• non-perishable snacks (like granola bars, nuts) and chewing gum
• extra hat, gloves, scarf
  
• car cell phone charger (and your phone!)
  
• shovel (the compact kind is fine)
  
• kitty litter or bag of sand
  
• hand/foot warmers
  
• tissue or toilet paper, disposable wet wipes
• de-icer and windshield washer fluid
• flares

You may even consider a small camp stove you can throw in when you know bad weather is imminent and you will be on the road. The stove should be used outside, not inside your car. 

**Travel reminder: make sure your fluids are all topped off and don't let your gas get below 1/4 tank.

**LAST BUT NOT LEAST: don't forget your Winter Wellness Check with us to be sure you are geared up for winter driving! Call 763-4466 to schedule your appointment.