The Ten Essential Systems
Have some form of each every time you go out. For winter, add clothing layers with head/ear/neck protection and extra gloves and socks.
- Navigation
- Multi-tool/Knife
- Signaling/Communication
- Hydration/Purification
- Emergency Shelter
- Fire-making tools
- Insulation/Rain Gear
- First Aid Supplies
- Nutrition
- llumination
Winter Emergency Car Kit
Keep the following items in your car in case of emergency during a winter storm:
- flashlight with extra batteries
- 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
- brightly colored cloth to utilize as a flag
If you must run your car for heat, be sure tailpipe is not blocked by snow. If blocked, it could asphyxiate those in the car.