_ an ice scraper and snow brush;

_ flashlight with extra batteries;

_ empty coffee can with candles and matches (for warmth);

_ sleeping bag or blankets (also for warmth);

_ reflective emergency blinker;

_ bright tie that can be attached to an antenna;

_ small shovel;

_ rain gear and extra clothes such as mittens, socks and a warm cap;

_ bag of sand, cat box litter or traction mats (in case you get stuck);

_ tow rope or cables;

_ pair of jumper cables;

_ basic first aid kit;

_ small tools (including a screwdriver, pair of pliers, hammer, wrenches and pocket knife);

_ non-perishable food (such as cereal bars or a jar of peanut butter and some crackers).

_ drinking water and easy-to-open canned fruit or vegetable juices to quench thirst.

People who like to add weight in a car trunk or truck bed should choose cargo that won’t shift, such as moisture-resistant sandbags.

– source:Kansas State University Research and Extension

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