What to Pack in Your Winter Emergency Car Kit
Winter weather is officially here as the South Jersey area has already begun to experience colder temperatures, ice, and snowstorms. Before you hit the road this winter, make sure your car’s battery is working properly and that you have a cold weather emergency road kit packed in your vehicle. By taking a few preventative steps now, you can drive with greater peace of mind later.
Cold temperatures are hard on your car battery, but AAA Members can use their membership to schedule a battery test at AAA.com/Battery (http://www.AAA.com/Battery). A Battery Service Technician will come to your location (at home, work, hotel, etc.) to test your battery. If needed, most batteries can be replaced onsite.
In addition to battery testing, you can prepare for winter travel by creating an emergency road kit to keep in your car. Having a winter emergency road kit on hand can help you make it through an unexpected breakdown more comfortably and safely.
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Suggested winter emergency road kit supplies:
- Bag of abrasive material, such as sand, salt, or cat litter, or traction mats
- Snow shovel and snow brush
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Window washer solvent
- Ice scraper
- Cloth or roll of paper towels
- Jumper cables
- Gloves, hats, blankets, and hand and feet warmers
- Warning devices, such as flares or triangles
- Drinking water
- Non-perishable snacks, such as energy or granola bars
- A change of warm clothes
- First-aid kit
- Basic toolkit with items including screwdrivers, pliers, and an adjustable wrench
- Mobile phone and portable phone charger, programmed with important numbers, including AAA’s roadside assistance number: 1-800-AAA-HELP