| fortunate that there are people every year who | | | | of the car. You may be there longer than you |
| die after being stranded in the snow or freezing | | | | wish and these blankets will keep you from |
| conditions because the car broke down. It's sad | | | | literally freezing. Also consider keeping a few fire |
| because most of these situations could be | | | | starting tools with you. This could be a last resort |
| prevented by properly being prepared for the | | | | method but can provide heat. |
| situation. Cars can be unreliable at times especially | | | | Be sure to have some water and food in the car. |
| in the colder temperatures. Make sure you are | | | | It doesn't have to be much. Just make sure you |
| prepared to be stuck before you drive a car | | | | have enough calories for a few day's food. The |
| during the winter months. | | | | water can double for drinking or car trouble. |
| What are some things that you can do to be | | | | Stay safe by staying with the vehicle. Those who |
| prepared to being stuck in the snow? | | | | tend to wander from the car are generally found |
| Keep a method of contact in your vehicle. This is | | | | days later while the car was found empty. The |
| important because letting someone know you are | | | | car is a larger object and tends to be found |
| stuck is the first step in getting the situation | | | | faster than a person will be. Even if the |
| resolved. There are prepaid cell phones that are | | | | destination is a few miles away, that's a much |
| extremely cheap that can be used for such | | | | harder task than it sounds in snowy conditions. |
| emergencies. Be sure to charge that phone | | | | For your sanity keep a book or something to |
| regularly and even have the car charger for that | | | | keep you entertained while you wait for help to |
| model. | | | | arrive. |
| Keep extra blankets or sleeping bags in the trunk | | | | |