Helpful list: Winter emergency kit for vehicles

At WCCO, our NEXT Weather promise is to help you be prepared for what's next -- and that includes your car! 

During winter months, it's always best to be prepared with a winter emergency kit.

Below is a list of items to include in your car's emergency kit this winter:

Credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety 

• Jumper Cables
• Ice Scraper + Brush
• Portable Shovel
• Flashlight (with backup batteries)
• First-Aid Kit
• Cell Phone Charger and Adapter
• Pencil & Paper
• Extra Gloves, Jacket, Hat, Socks, Boots
• Water
• Snacks - granola bars, protein bars
• Hand & Toe Warmers
• Large Plastic Garbage Bag
• Whistle
• Small Candles with Matches
• Swiss Army Knife or other Basic Tools
• Bag of Sand or Non-Clumping Kitty Litter
• Sleeping Bag or Blankets
• Red Bandanna or Cloth
• Road flares or Reflective Warning Triangles
• Towing cables or chain

To download a PDF of the list, see below: