Winter storm survival kit

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency recommends the following items for a winter storm survival kit for travelers:

• Cell phone and charger
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• First-aid kit
• High-calorie, non-perishable food
• Knife
• Extra clothing to keep dry
• A large empty can and plastic cover with tissues and paper towels for sanitary purposes
• A smaller can and water-proof matches to melt snow for drinking water
• Sack of sand (or cat litter)
• Shovel
• Windshield scraper and brush
• Extra windshield wiper fluid
• Properly inflated spare tire
• Tool kit
• Tow rope
• Booster cables
• Water container
• Compass and road maps

Click here for the complete Winter Storm Preparedness brochure by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.