Winter Car Emergency Essentials--make sure you are prepared before you head out!

Have to travel when bad weather is predicted? Make sure to have these Winter Car Emergency Essentials in your car before you head out.

SUV driving in the snow

Ideally, when the weather is bad you should stay home but the reality is sometimes you just have to head out on the road. If you do have to travel then make sure you are ready for the unexpected, because if you get stranded it might be a while before you get moving again.

cars stuck on the highway during a snowstorm

Winter Car Emergency Essentials

Full tank of gas
Cash on hand
Ice Scraper
Shovel
Gloves/boots
Blanket/pillow
Water for 24 hours
Food and Snacks like fruit and granola bars
A day’s supply of prescription medications
Map (to look for alternate routes)
Flashlight w/batteries
Fully Charged Cell phone and portable charger
First Aid kit
Extra bottle of windshield washer fluid
Change of clothing, especially socks in case they get wet.

While no one wants to think about being stranded for hours on the side of the road I hope these tips make sure that you are safe and as comfortable as can be expected if you do get stranded.