10 Winter Car Essentials That Could Save You in a Storm

It's winter driving season. Now is a great time to make sure you're prepped for a possible emergency.

According to experts, having these winter essentials can really make a difference if you ever get stuck out in a winter storm. How many of them do YOU have in your car right now?

 

1. Jumper cables

2. Flares or reflective triangles

3. Ice scraper

4. Phone charger

5. A flashlight

6. Water and snacks

7. Heated blanket. One that plugs into your 12-volt charger.

8. Body and hand warmers, like Hot Hands.

9. Tow straps

10.  Traction mats for your tires.

Or, Weather.gov says to drive around with a bag of sand or kitty litter in your trunk for better traction. 

Ready.gov has a much more exhaustive list of stuff you should have. Or if you want to go the easy route, just search for a "Roadside Emergency Car Kit". They make all-in-one kits now with a lot of the stuff you need.

 

(Fox News / Weather.gov / Ready.gov)

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