Safety Essentials to Keep In Your Car This Winter
A bitter winter is in full swing and the United States has already experienced major storms. In fact, we had to close our office for only the second time in 10 years! The roads were just too bad to risk our employees coming into work. Make sure you and your ride are prepared for the weather change by keeping these winter safety essentials handy.
Portable battery charger
If you need to make a call for help or double check your GPS, a portable battery charger for your cell phone will always be a good idea. If your car battery dies – just keep in mind your in-car chargers won’t work!
Flashlight
Winter months mean shorter days and a lot less sunlight. If you get stuck on the side of the road, it’s important to have a source of continuous light to warn oncoming traffic or flag down help. Don’t just rely on your cellphone flashlight app!
Road flares/small traffic cone
If you have an accident on an icy road, you’ll want to warn others to slow down, not only to keep you safe but to prevent them from losing control on the same stretch of road that you did.
Jumper cables
A must-have in case your battery dies or if a stranger on the road needs a quick jump.
Box cutter/emergency escape tool
In the worst possible scenario, having something that can quickly cut a seat belt or bust open a window could potentially save a life.
Blankets
There is nothing worse than having car trouble, but having it in the winter without a source of heat can be downright awful. Keep extra blankets in your trunk in case you need to stay warm.
First aid kit
It’s always a great idea to keep a first aid kit in your car, but it’s especially important to have in the winter when snow and ice can cause scrapes and cuts in the blink of an eye.
Shovel
A versatile, compact shovel can literally dig you out of any tough situation.
Rock salt or sand
If all you need is something to give you some traction to get you out of a snow bank, rock salt or sand will do. Even kitty litter can help you out in a pinch.
Nonperishable food
Granola bars, beef jerky, and mixed nuts not only are a great source of protein but can you full in case of stand-still traffic due to an accident.
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