Having emergency items in your vehicle and being able to help yourself lessens the strain on first responders during weather events. The Port Huron Police Department recently published an infographic that lists the essentials for an Emergency Supply Kit.
Make sure to have a cell phone charger, a first aid kit, and jumper cables all the time. Emergency water and snacks are also good in case you are stuck in your car for an extended period of time, as are flashlights and blankets.
Never go out in the snow and cold without warm gear like hats, gloves, and boots, and don’t forget that Michigan essential, an ice-scraper. It’s good to have a full tank of gas when the weather takes a turn for the worse. Drivers with snow tires or tire chains will fare better in treacherous conditions.
Cat litter? Yes. Having a bag of cat litter or sand in your car provides you with something to pour around a spinning tire to gain traction on snow or ice. If that doesn’t work, having a tow rope will come in handy if you need a little more help to get out of a slippery spot.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
