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GET A FREE QUOTEThe Winter season is in full swing. Here are some items you should always keep in your car when the weather gets cold.
You’ve driven in snowy conditions hundreds of times. But one evening on your way home, the snow that was supposed to be manageable is suddenly building up fast.
That’s what happened in Buffalo, New York in December of 2022, when the Buffalo Niagara International Airport reported 49 inches of snow in one weekend. “It was like looking at a white wall for 14 to 18 hours straight,” a county official said. Some people were stranded in their cars for two days, and rescue personnel were unable to reach them.
It's cases like these that highlight the need for a winter emergency car kit. Even if you don’t live near a great lake and probably won’t face such a dire situation, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared for winter weather emergencies, like an accident that strands you on the side of the road at night.
Some of the items for your winter emergency car kit are recommended for safety all year around, not just winter, but they’re doubly important during the coldest season.
The cost of these items range from traction boards that will set you back $102, to a pack of hot hands for just $7. Blankets and sleeping bags can be found cheaply at thrift stores or yard sales or a local store. Road safety kits with many of the items on this list (reflective triangles, shovels, basic first aid, jumper cables, flashlights) can be found for around $44 dollars. You can source many items individually from automotive stores, box stores like Walmart, or other online sources. You may even have some of the items in your own home.
Remember that you may need to get yourself to safety instead of waiting for rescue because waiting for rescue personnel might be the more dangerous option. If you’re new to the area, ask friends, colleagues, or message boards about what items are good choices. Choose the items to have in your car that will help you the most based on where you live, where you drive, and the weather conditions you’ll face. They could end up saving your life!
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