It’s never fun when your car breaks down, and car trouble in the winter can be dangerous. Being stranded in the cold can cause serious illness or even death, so be prepared. During the cold months, carry a winter survival kit in your car.

• Blankets and extra warm clothes
• First-aid kit
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Jumper cables
• Ice scraper
• Sand or kitty litter (to provide traction on ice)
• Shovel
• Warning devices (flares or reflectors)