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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2011 15:48:07 GMT -5
The Winter Travel Warning, suggest that anyone travelling in the current icy conditions should make sure they have the following items with them: Shovel Blankets or sleeping bag Extra clothing including hat and gloves 2 litres of water 24 hours worth of food De-Icer Rock Salt Flashlight with spare batteries Road Flares or Reflective Triangles Empty gas Can First Aid Kit Booster cables I looked like an idiot on the subway this morning !
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Post by Apple on Jan 5, 2011 17:44:29 GMT -5
LMAO! But you were a warm, well prepared idiot
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Post by Agatha on Jan 6, 2011 8:43:10 GMT -5
Don't forget medications and any stuff that goes with it. . .like your insulin, needles, alcohol pads, and glucometer. What can I say? I'm medically paranoid and borderline obsessive.
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Post by constanz22 on Jan 6, 2011 8:56:49 GMT -5
The Winter Travel Warning, suggest that anyone travelling in the current icy conditions should make sure they have the following items with them: Shovel Blankets or sleeping bag Extra clothing including hat and gloves 2 litres of water 24 hours worth of food De-Icer Rock Salt Flashlight with spare batteries Road Flares or Reflective Triangles Empty gas Can First Aid Kit Booster cables I looked like an idiot on the subway this morning ! I live in the NE and I do carry most of these items. Even year round I will keep some things like an extra set of clothing, water, etc. I learned the hard way to be prepared for an emergency when I had to abandon my vehicle in a flooded road in a freak flood in 2006. I stepped out into water half way up my thighs, and spent the next 24 hours between a gas station, fire station and shelter since I was about 40 miles away from home when it happened. I always have half drank bottles of water/soda floating around my car, as well as snacks because I am "on the road" a lot for work and it saves me hitting a drive through. Another item I'd add to the list and keep is a small candle and lighter. Even a small candle will give off enough heat so you don't freeze to death in your vehicle if stranded, just make sure to crack a window a bit.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2011 9:01:35 GMT -5
...just make sure to crack a window a bit. I love that caveat! You know there have got to be some people stupid enough to die from lack of oxygen because they lit a candle in an enclosed car to stay warm! ;D OH, and I'd add a gun to that... some major crazies are out there!
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Post by Apple on Jan 6, 2011 12:41:06 GMT -5
That is one I have covered I always have a blanket in the car and some of the other things no matter what. My commute starts at 5:15 in the morning and I hit the freeway by 5:25. I've been hit by a semi (chased him for 14 miles before he pulled over) and had my car break down on the way to work. Mornings are cold!!
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Jan 6, 2011 13:26:01 GMT -5
Around here, you'll also want to pack sunscreen and insect repellent. (grin)
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Post by MN-Investor on Jan 6, 2011 18:59:01 GMT -5
Are cell phones so ubiquitous that they don't even make the list?
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Post by toservewithlove on Jan 6, 2011 22:11:42 GMT -5
Investor-I'd add that you should have a well charged cell phone at all times. I was visiting friends one time and a tornado struck their community and knocked out power until the next day. We each ran our batteries down communicating with our families and I was the only one that was parked on the street so I could charge my phone in the car.
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Post by NastyWoman on Jan 8, 2011 4:10:41 GMT -5
The Winter Travel Warning, suggest that anyone travelling in the current icy conditions should make sure they have the following items with them: Shovel Blankets or sleeping bag Extra clothing including hat and gloves 2 litres of water 24 hours worth of food De-Icer Rock Salt Flashlight with spare batteries Road Flares or Reflective Triangles Empty gas Can First Aid Kit Booster cables I looked like an idiot on the subway this morning ! I live in the NE and I do carry most of these items. Even year round I will keep some things like an extra set of clothing, water, etc. I learned the hard way to be prepared for an emergency when I had to abandon my vehicle in a flooded road in a freak flood in 2006. I stepped out into water half way up my thighs, and spent the next 24 hours between a gas station, fire station and shelter since I was about 40 miles away from home when it happened. I always have half drank bottles of water/soda floating around my car, as well as snacks because I am "on the road" a lot for work and it saves me hitting a drive through. I don't live in a cold region, but if the "big one" hits and I get stuck in my car anywhere I can live for a week on the emergency supplies I have in my trunk; i'd be hungry but I would survive.. Another item I'd add to the list and keep is a small candle and lighter. Even a small candle will give off enough heat so you don't freeze to death in your vehicle if stranded, just make sure to crack a window a bit.
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