Things to include in your vehicle during Winter driving

· Map of the area where you're traveling

· Water

· Flashlight (with extra batteries)

· Candle (for heat and light)

· Snowbrush and ice-scraper

· Package of cat litter (for tire traction)

· Spare tire, as well as tire-chains or tire-cables (even for 4x4's)

· Small shovel

· Hats, weather proof gloves and boots, and a heavy blanket

· Matches and flares

· Cell phone (for emergency use only)