Be snow prepared, car essentials

1/13/2021 (Permalink)

Snow is a lot like liver and onions. You either love it or hate it. But, if you find yourself stranded in your vehicle in the middle of a snow event, you can either hate the fact that you weren't prepared for it or love that you are.

S'now what...

Mother nature can be a real beast. In fact, she's a killer. And when it comes to a snow event, the best idea for safety is to stay off the roads and keep warm and safe at home. However, that isn't always possible. When you find that you must venture out on snowy and icy roads, you know to stay alert, drive a little slower, brake according to road conditions... But what if your vehicle breaks down or gets stuck and you must wait for help in a disabled vehicle in dangerously cold, wet weather?

SERVPRO of Suffolk/Smithfield/Franklin wants you to be prepared in the face of any hazard that may cross your path, whether flood, fire, or treacherous travel conditions.

Please take a moment to look at the list (below) of suggested items to keep in your vehicle. Just a little bit of preparation can keep a little emergency from becoming a catastrophe.

Stay warm and carry on! And tune in to AM 1310 on the radio to stay alert to the latest weather conditions.

SERVPRO of Suffolk/Smithfield/Franklin 
757-934-8404

Keep These Things in Your Vehicle:

Cell phone
Car charger
LED flashlight
Bag of rock salt
Shovel
Wool blankets/one for each passenger
Ice scraper
Leatherman or Swiss Army knife
Jumper cables
Two quarts of oil
Extra fuses
Fix-a-Flat
Paper towels
First aid kit
Prescription and OTC medications
Winter boots, scarves, hats, and heavy winter clothes for each passenger
Water

Snack bars

Toilet paper

Music/games for young passengers