The NLCRPD reminds motorists that the time to prepare for hazards associated with winter travel is before the first snowflakes fall. Keep yourself from getting stranded this winter. Store emergency items in your vehicle to handle cold weather, ice, and snow. There are specific emergency items to store in your vehicle during the winter. There are also maintenance checks to keep you safe, your vehicle warm, and your engine running.

Check or have a mechanic check items, such as:

• Antifreeze levels
• Battery and ignition system
• Brakes
• Exhaust system
• Fuel and air filters
• Heater and defroster
• Lights and flashing hazard lights
• Oil
• Thermostat
• Windshield wiper equipment and washer fluid level
• Winter tires

Add winter items to the emergency kits in your vehicles:
• Shovel
• Ice scraper, snow brush
• Boots, mittens, warm clothes
• Blanket(s)
• Tow chain or rope
• Road salt and sand
• Tire chains or snow tires