Although the weather is changing, take advantage of the time to get your vehicle ready for winter. Winter weather travel headaches are ahead and here’s a list of items you should be sure is in your vehicle in case you get stranded (hint: this list is useful all year long, not just in the winter!).
- A shovel
- Windshield scraper and small broom
- Flashlight
- Battery powered radio
- Extra batteries
- Water
- Snack food
- Matches
- Extra hats, socks and mittens
- First aid kit with pocket knife
- Necessary medications
- Blanket(s)
- Tow chain or rope
- Road salt and sand
- Booster cables
- Emergency flares
- Fluorescent distress flag