Winter Emergency Car Kit

What Should You Put in a Winter Car Safety Kit?

Even though we know winter weather is coming in MN, sometimes we’re caught unprepared. Drivers will have to deal with slick, icy roads, and unpredictable weather for three to five months out of the year, and we’ll have to drive a little more cautiously on the roads and streets. 

The team at Fury Motors Saint Paul will explain what items you must put in your vehicle in case you get stranded or your vehicle breaks down in frigid conditions. A winter car emergency kit can save your life or the lives of your passengers. 

Take a look at the winter emergency car kit the Fury Motors Saint Paul service center recommends for Woodbury area drivers to have in their vehicles when frigid temperatures are in the forecast.

Items you should add to your emergency tool kit for your car include:

• Battery/jumper cables
• Ice scraper for windows
• Portable shovel for snow
• Items to help when stranded: flashlight, warning signaling cones, backup batteries, safety vest, and roadside triangles
• Basic first-aid kit
• Cell phone charger
• Camera
• Flat tire kit
• Common winter items: Extra gloves, blankets, rain poncho, rags, boots, socks, and a knit hat for every passenger in your vehicle. 
• Granola bars and bottled water

Pack anything to keep you and your passengers warm if you get stranded during a snowstorm. Having nonperishable food items, like energy bars, is a good idea in case you get hungry before help arrives. 

Essential Items for Long Road Trips This Winter

If you plan on driving any appreciable amount to see friends, loved ones, or relatives during the winter months, you must be fully prepared for anything when you’re traveling far from home.

• Tow strap: This handy tool helps if your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram vehicle gets stuck in a ditch and you need someone else’s truck or SUV to pull you out. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual about the proper way to use a tow strap. It could help you in a pinch in case a tow truck can’t get to you for a long time.
• Fire extinguisher: It’s good to have one in the event of a small fire. Make sure the one you purchase is intended for automotive use, and learn how to use it by watching how-to videos.
• Non-perishable food and water: It’s always best to have some water and non-perishable food, especially on long trips. Granola, protein bars, and water can last for about six months before you must replace them. Go through these items every fall before the cold weather hits, and replace any expired food ahead of the next winter season begins.

If you find yourself stranded in inclement weather, stay inside your vehicle, if it’s safe to do so. Never leave your vehicle and go out on your own. You might become disoriented or lost in the snow. Emergency responders will be able to find your vehicle more easily than you by yourself. The best car emergency kit can help you survive until help arrives.

Be Prepared for Winter With Fury Motors Saint Paul!

Do you have your emergency tool kit for your car in case you get stranded in your car this winter? Discover more information about winter car safety kits from the team at Fury Motors Saint Paul. Contact us or call (888)449-3307 if you have any questions about what you should have in your vehicle this winter. It could save your life.