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Books, games or DVDs for occupying children, if applicable.Rags and hand cleaner (such as baby wipes).First aid kit including adhesive bandages, medical tape, antiseptic wipes, gauze pads, antiseptic cream, medical wrap and pocketknife.

Cup or makeshift cup in which you can melt snow - using waterproof matches - for drinking water.Extra bottled water (Using an insulated bottle can help prevent freezing.).Nonperishable, high-energy foods such as nuts, granola bars, dried fruit or beef jerky.

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If you become stuck in your car during a storm, being able to keep warm, signal distress, and stay safe, energized and nourished are top priorities, according to AAA, the Georgia agency, State Farm, the CDC and Almanac magazine.įor such purposes, these organizations recommend you pack the following items (you can download the full list at the bottom of this story):

Keep your car in proper working condition by checking the heater, defroster, brakes, brake fluid, ignition, emergency flashers, exhaust, oil and battery.īefore leaving, check the weather forecast and tell loved ones where you’re going.

Keep the gas tank near full to help avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines.

Replace worn tires and fill low tires with air to the pressure recommended for your car.

Ensure the tires have sufficient tread and air pressure, which you can measure with a tire gauge.

Replace windshield wiper fluid with a winter-suitable mixture (which will contain additives to prevent freezing).Have the radiator system serviced or check the antifreeze level with an antifreeze tester.Have your vehicle serviced as often as its manufacturer recommends, and do the following, the CDC advises: Regardless of whether a severe storm is coming, prepping your car to handle winter weather is something you should do every fall, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.