WINTER TRAVEL — Slippery roads this week are a reminder that drivers should be prepared for mishaps that might catch stuck, stranded or off the road in winter conditions.
A bag of items stashed in your vehicle could spell the difference between comfort and misery if not — in the worst case scenario — life and death.
Carry a survival kit in your vehicle.
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First-aid kit
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Blankets or sleeping bags
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Cellular phone and charger
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Windshield scraper with snow brush
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Flashlight with extra batteries
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Extra winter clothes including shoes, hats and gloves
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Compact shovel
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Traction aids (bag of sand or cat litter) and tow strap
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Emergency flares
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Jumper cables
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Non-perishable food and bottled water
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Road map
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Candles, matches, non-liquid firestarter.
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Special-needs items vehicle passengers may require.
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