Winter Car Kit

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What should you do if you do get stranded in a blizzard? Use your florescent flag or road flairs, along with your hazard lights, to signal to passing-cars.

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In the blink of an eye, a slight flurry on your way home can turn into a blizzard that leaves you and your car stranded in a ditch.  And while many natives of the Northeast are accustomed to snow storms, being without heat, food, and water while waiting for help can prove dangerous.  Here are some items to carry in your car if you live in an area prone to snowstorms:

• Blankets
• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight & Extra Batteries
• Florescent flag for antenna or road flares
• Hand warmers
• Hard-walled cooler with bottles of water inside
• Jumper Cables
• Pocket or emergency knife
• Protein bars or non-perishable snacks
• Rock salt, sand, or cat litter for traction
• Warm clothing

What should you do if you do get stranded in a blizzard?  If you’re not within a safe walking distance of help, it’s best to stay with your vehicle and wait-out the storm.  Use your florescent flag or road flairs, along with your hazard lights, to signal to passing-cars.  Do not run your vehicle constantly, as you could run out of gas or risk poisonous, carbon monoxide build-up.  Instead, turn your vehicle on for a few minutes at a time, and roll-down one of your windows a little when the vehicle is on.  Focus on staying hydrated and warm.  And remember that when the roads are bad, it’s best to avoid travel.