Winter driving creates all sorts of hazards that most of us can say we can handle. However, when there is an unexpected storm, a severe accident on the road, or the car itself breaks down, there is the possibility of getting stuck on the road for an extended period of time.
To be prepared for such an event, keep a good Safety Kit in your car. This is especially important whenever you are on a long trip or crossing the mountain passes. A good basic Safety Kit consists of:
- Drinking water
- Nonperishable food (protein/granola bars are great for this!)
- Warm blankets or emergency blankets
- Rain poncho
- Light source (flashlight, light sticks, etc.)
- First aid kit
- Multi purpose knife
- Ice scraper / snow shovel
- Road flares
This list courtesy of
BePrepared.com. For further resources, the
Red Cross store has basic supplies for all kinds of emergency situations.
