WINTER
STORM KIT
Equip your
truck or car with a Winter Storm Kit that includes:
Blankets / Sleeping
Bags
First Aid Kit
A can and waterproof matches (to melt snow for water - empty
coffee can works well)
Ice Scraper and Snow Brush
Extra Gloves
Booster Cables
Road Maps
Compass
Tool Kit
Paper Towels
Bag of sand or cat litter (Not scoopable litter, which turns
to gel when wet) to pour on ice or snow for added traction
Tire Chains (in areas with heavy snow)
Collapsible Shovel
Emergency Food Supply
Flashlight and extra batteries
Brightly Colored Cloth (to tie on antenna)
Extra Washer Fluid
Cell Phone (keep charged)
Fire Extinguisher
Extra warm clothing
Hat
Radio with good batteries
Good book, deck of cards or games
Candles
Extra Oil
Toilet or Facial Tissue
High-calorie canned or dried foods and a can opener. Other
options include granola bars, raisin, canned nuts, dried fruit,
candy bars, soup packets (you can melt snow for the water.) |
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