Winter Car Emergency Kit

  • A small bag of kitty litter, or sand (to use as traction if you get stuck on snow or ice)
  • A shovel (a collapsible one might work best)
  • Ice scraper
  • Water
  • Food (preferably high energy, non-perishable items)
  • First aid kit
  • Flashlight (and batteries)
  • Blankets and warm clothes
  • Plastic bags (for sanitation)

Additional items:

  • Flares
  • Towing cables
  • Jumper cables
  • Phone chargers/GPS
  • Brightly colored cloth to use as a flag