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Your Blizzard Emergency Kit
Many of us can recall news stories of families stranded in their cars in heavy snow. Some motorists, in desperation, have abandoned their vehicles, tried to walk and died. Others, equipped with an emergency kit, have survived the ordeal. In addition to a good spare tire (properly Inflated and a working jack, your trunk might Include some or all of the following:
- Bottled water
- Matches & candles
- Blankets
- Window scraper
- Paper towels
- Spare wiper blades
- A red flag or cloth
- Flashlight w/spare batteries
- Basic tools (screwdriver, pliers, adjustable wrench)
- Extra windshield washer fluid
- Traction chains or a bag of salt or sand
- Canned fruits or nuts and a can opener
- An emergency supply of any medication needed regularly
- Extra warm clothes (mittens, overshoes, and ski caps)
- Transistor radio with spare battery
- First aid kit
- Flares
- Jumper cables
- Small shovel
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