Winter car kit
Snow, ice, freezing rain: Navigate whatever winter throws at you by traveling with these must-haves.
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Emergency essentials to help you prepare for the season
Stay warm
- Hats & gloves
- Blanket
- Scarves
- Hand & foot warmers
- Wool socks
24% = the percentage of yearly weather-related vehicle crashes on snowy, slushy or icy pavement
Stay visible & connected
- Flashlight & extra batteries
- Bright cloth to tie on your car
- Flares or whistle
- Phone charger
70% = the U.S. population that lives in regions that receive 5 or more inches of snow every year
Stay healthy/strong
- Insulated bottled water
- Nonperishable snacks
- Medications
- First-aid kit
116,800 = number of people injured every year in vehicle crashes on snowy, slushy or icy pavement
Stay storm-ready
- Bag of sand
- Jumper cables or external battery charger
- Small snow shovel & ice scraper
- Fire extinguisher & wiper fluid
2.3 billion = the dollars spent by state and local agencies every year for snow removal and ice control
Before you go anywhere: be sure that your fuel tank is at least half full and your tires are fully inflated.
Talk to your agent about what to do in case of an emergency.
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