Winter Car Emergency Checklist
Every car should have a good emergency kit in it.
Here is a list of the things we think you should have on hand:
- Small bag/bucket of sand, gravel or kitty litter
- Small shovel
- Extra mittens, gloves and hats
- Flashlight (fresh batteries)
- Road flares
- Whistle
- Blankets
- First Aid Kit
- Jumper cables
- Rope
- Cutting device (box cutter, pocket knife)
- Duct tape
- Gloves
- Gallon of water (in a metal container, plastic can freeze and crack in the winter)
- Basic tool kit (such as screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers)
- Hand cleaner to get all the dirt/grease off that inevitably gets on you
- Snack bars that do not go bad
- Cell phone charger
- Spare set of keys
- Car chains or an Auto Sock
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