Winter: Your Car's Preparedness Kit

The Maine Department of Transportation recommends these items for your car as you prepare for winter:

Shovel
Windshield scraper and broom
Extra windshield washer fluid
Tire chains or traction mats
Healthy snacks and water
- In a Maine winter, remember that water left overnight in your car will probably freeze!
First aid kit
- (here's what the American Red Cross recommends
Blankets
Flashlight and extra batteries
Basic tool kit
Good spare tire and jack
Flares or reflectors
Battery jumper cables
Brightly colored cloth for emergency flagging
Cell phone and emergency phone numbers
- Program those numbers into your phone in advance
Extra boots, gloves, socks and warm hat rain or waterproof gear
Sand or kitty litter
- To help with traction if you are stuck
Salt:
- To help melt ice
Map:
- To help direct rescuers to your location

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