What to include in your winter emergency car kit, according to experts (and yes, you should have one)

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Depending on where you live, winter can bring severe cold weather and snowstorms that can leave you stranded on the road — a situation that can turn dangerous quickly. In fact, 70% of winter deaths related to snow and ice occur in cars, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

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If you are stranded, a winter emergency car kit can be a lifesaver, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) and Vision Zero North Dakota, an organization dedicated to traffic safety. To help you stay safe anywhere you drive, we collected guidance from government agencies like the NWS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about what to put in a winter emergency car kit, and recommend some top-rated kits and supplies below.

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The below picks have many of the supplies recommended by agencies like FEMA and the American Red Cross. You can supplement them with any items they’re missing and find additional recommended supplies below.

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Includes: 45-piece first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, fleece hat, gloves and scarf, folding shovel, ice scraper, clip-on LED safety strobe…

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