Make sure your car has these items stocked before the winter months
Many of us live in areas in which winter weather can make travel hazardous. It is essential to have several items stored in your car before that weather hits. In the event an accident or other car related issues occurs make sure you, your teenage, or elderly drivers are prepared.
1) Protein bars or energy bars These will supply quick fuel if you are stuck for hours/days
* Protein Bars
2)Flashlight Check batteries before winter
*Flashlight I recommend
3)Blanket A reflective heat blanket can be found at stores like EMS *Survival Blanket
4)Gloves
*Always have an extra pair beyond what you were wearing that day
5)Hat
6) Extra socks
*If you need to shovel out, warm dry socks will be needed to replace potentially wet ones
7) Hand/Feet warmer packs
*These can be found at almost any drug store, discount store, Amazon.com, or campling/hiking store
*Hot Hands
8) Road flares
*If your car has been in an accident and is off the road - flares will alert emergency personnel who may not see the tracks due to snow cover or ice.
*Road Flares
9) 1st aid kit
*check to make sure it is stocked if you already have one
*Quik Clot is recommended, as well. Quik Clot Option
10) Collapsible shovel
*It may be necessary to dig your tires out of a snow bank
*SOG shovel
* Kitty Litter can help to regain traction, as well
**special note: always fill and bring a large water bottle every time you exit the house**
Dana Rossignol is a NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Runner, Skier, Hiker, and mother of 3 boys living in New Hampshire www.DanaRwellness.com
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