Travel with winter emergency kit
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FLATHEAD RESERVATION — CSKT recommends the following winter emergency checklist for your vehicle:
ESSENTIALS
Vehicle owner’s manual
Snowbrush & ice scraper
Potable water
Non-perishable food (high protein bars)
Blanket(s) or sleeping bag
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Jumper cables / portable jump starter
Shovel (foldable or full, metal not plastic)
Warm winter coat
Good boots (in vehicle or on your feet)
Toilet paper / paper towels
Lighter / matches (dry)
Extra phone card / battery pack
First Aid kit
Toolkit (if not a full kit, should
have screwdrivers, plyers, ham
mer, adjustable wrench)
SUPPLEMENTARY TOOLS
Work gloves (better grip than thick gloves)
Extra flashlight or headlamp
Bungee cords
Emergency flares / warning light
Black electrical / duct tape
Tow Cable / rope
Warm gloves
Wool socks
Snow pants / waterproof pants
Hat/ earmuffs
Scarf
Chemical hand warmers
A pillow (in case you are stuck for a while)
Extra clothing (if your clothing gets wet you need to stay dry)
Extra medication – crucial or as needed (insulin vs. ibuprofen)
MISC.
Bag of sand or gravel (or kitty litter)
Emergency reflectors (electric or stationary)
Candle (for light and heat)
Compact fire extinguisher – (mount it, don’t let it roll around)
Entertainment (book, you need to stay awake)
For extra safety, always keep your gas tank filled halfway or more.
