With another New England winter beginning, it is extremely important to keep your car stocked in case of an emergency. Mass.gov just put out a list of the items they feel everybody should keep in their car.
Keep the following items in your car in case of emergency during a Winter Storm:
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Charged cell phone
- Basic first-aid kit
- Necessary medications
- Pocket knife
- Blankets or sleeping bags
- Extra clothes (include rain gear, mittens, socks)
- High-calorie, non-perishable foods (dried fruits, nuts, canned food)
- Non-electric can opener
- Container of water
- Shovel
- Sand for generating traction
- Tire chains or traction mats
- Basic tool kit (pliers, wrench, screwdriver)
- Tow rope
- Road flares
- Brightly colored cloth to utilize as a flag
