Top 5 Things to Keep in Your Car During the Winter

You have already turned the heat on in your home during those long, chilly Fall nights. That means winter is just around the corner now. Are you ready?

Winter is unavoidable here in Northern Maine. And unless you're a bear, you won't be hibernating for the winter. At some point you will have to drive on snow and ice covered roads.

This week's Top 5 is dedicated to the Top 5 items you should keep in your car during the winter months. Here goes...

1. Blanket: If your car dies alongside the road or if you get stuck, and have to wait in cold weather for help, you'll want a decent warm blanket as an extra layer.
2. Flashlight: Keep a water-proof flashlight and fresh batteries in case you breakdown is at night.
3. Snow shovel: Get a short-handled shovel and keep it in the trunk in case you get stuck. You can buy plastic ones, but you might want a metal one in case you also need to chip away at ice or hard snow.
4. Hand warmers: You can get these for a few bucks at just about any store. They're easy to use. All you have to do is squeeze the bag and the chemical reaction inside creates warmth to warm up your cold fingers.
5. Water and food. You hear of people surviving on ketchup packets that have fallen between the seats, but some protein bars and water might just save your life.

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