Helpful list: Winter emergency kit for vehicles
At WCCO, our NEXT Weather promise is to help you be prepared for what's next -- and that includes your car!
During winter months, it's always best to be prepared with a winter emergency kit.
Below is a list of items to include in your car's emergency kit this winter:
Credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety
- Jumper Cables
- Ice Scraper + Brush
- Portable Shovel
- Flashlight (with backup batteries)
- First-Aid Kit
- Cell Phone Charger and Adapter
- Pencil & Paper
- Extra Gloves, Jacket, Hat, Socks, Boots
- Water
- Snacks - granola bars, protein bars
- Hand & Toe Warmers
- Large Plastic Garbage Bag
- Whistle
- Small Candles with Matches
- Swiss Army Knife or other Basic Tools
- Bag of Sand or Non-Clumping Kitty Litter
- Sleeping Bag or Blankets
- Red Bandanna or Cloth
- Road flares or Reflective Warning Triangles
- Towing cables or chain
To download a PDF of the list, see below:
Winter Emergency Kit for Vehicles by WCCO - CBS Minnesota on Scribd
