Winter weather 'go bag' could save lives, say safety preparedness experts
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A well-stocked emergency kit can be useful in winter storms, say experts. Needed items are medications, food and water, personal papers and more; cars should be winterized as well.
At least 35 deaths are now attributed to the storm, as of reporting on Tuesday morning, officials said. These kits should also include items like can openers, maps, basic tools, garbage bags and duct tape. A blanket in a bright color can be used to signal for help in addition to providing heat. In addition to jumper cables, towing ropes, ice scrapers and even a small emergency shovel, it's a good idea to keep a container of kitty litter in the trunk of the car. If the tail pipe gets blocked and/or the car gets plowed in, the exhaust can suffocate the vehicle’s inhabitants. As an alternative, consider purchasing a power bank; these work much like external batteries for a phone, but are larger. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
A complete winter weather emergency kit, or "go bag," should contain a combination of supplies needed to survive, along with tools that can come in handy in emergency situations.
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