Prepare for the worst and hope for the best when it comes to driving in bad weather. Keep the following items in your car in case of an emergency ‒

• A blanket, rug or sleeping bag
• A small shovel
• Ice scraper and de-icer
• Extra windshield washer fluid
• Battery jumper cables
• Cat litter or sand (to put under slipping wheels in case you get stuck)
• Flashlight and batteries
• Phone charger
• Drinking water and snacks

Sources: AAA.com, “What to Keep in Your Winter Car Survival Kit,” (accessed Nov. 18, 2019), available at AAA.com.

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Sources: AAA.com, “What to Keep in Your Winter Car Survival Kit,” (accessed Nov. 18, 2019), available at AAA.com.