It’s always better to be prepared.
A recent snowstorm left hundreds of drivers stranded on I-95 near Virginia. With winter just getting starteda>, and more snow expected, this has left people asking what they should do to prepare for an emergency.<
A go-bag, or emergency kit, should have supplies like several days worth of food and water.
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The Red Cross also recommends making sure that it has a seven–day supply of necessary medications and copies of important personal documents.
If possible, it’s also a good idea to include some cash, as power outages may make paying with credit or debit cards impossible.
Of course, people expecting to travel in cold weather should also pack emergency blankets, hats, gloves, warm socks and a change of clothes.
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If your car gets plowed in, avoid running the engine to prevent suffocating on the fumes.
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It’s also important to ensure that any vehicles are ready to travel. Ahead of bad weather, the state of Michigan advises that drivers double-check fluid levels for power steering, brakes, windshield washer and oil. It may also be necessary to add windshield washer fluid that has an anti-freeze agent in it.
Depending on the size, cars can also be stocked with emergency shovels, ice scrapers and even cat litter (which can be used to give tires traction on icy or snowy roads).
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If you do get stuck, it’s important not to leave your engine running for heat. If the tail pipe gets blocked and/or you get plowed in, the exhaust can suffocate the vehicle’s inhabitants. If it’s safe to leave the vehicle, check with nearby drivers. Other vehicles, such as 18-wheelers, may have supplies.
