Emergency Kit for Car - Winter Weather
Keep the following items in your car in case of emergency during a Winter Storm:
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Basic first-aid kit
- Necessary medications
- Pocket knife
- Blankets or sleeping bags
- Extra clothes (include rain gear, mittens, socks)
- High-calorie, non-perishable foods (dried fruits, nuts, canned food)
- Non-electric can opener
- Container of water
- Shovel
- Sand for generating traction
- Tire chains or traction mats
- Basic tool kit (pliers, wrench, screwdriver)
- Tow rope
- Brightly colored cloth to utilize as a flag
Install good winter tires with adequate tread.
Keep a windshield scraper and small broom for ice and snow removal.
Check your windshield wiper fluid and keep your gas tank at least half-full.
Plan long trips carefully, listening to the radio or NOAA Weather Radio for the latest weather forecasts and road conditions.
Travel during daylight hours, and if possible, take another person with you.
Winter Weather Terms Used by the National Weather Service
- Frost/Freeze Warning: Below freezing temperatures are expected and may cause significant damage to plants or crops.
- Winter Weather Advisory: Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and traveling conditions may be hazardous.
- Winter Storm Watch: Severe winter weather conditions are possible within the next day or two.
Prepare now!
Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter weather has begun or is about to begin in your area.
Blizzard Warning: Snow and strong winds (35MPH or more) will combine to produce a blinding snow (near zero visibility) for several hours.