Automobile Winter Travel Kit

It is easy to pick up a few extra things for the house when weathermen start calling for snow, but don't forget to prepare your car.  Pack these few things in case bad weather strands you on the road:

• Blanket
• Shovel
• Windshield scraper
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Water
• Food--dried fruit, granola bars, cereal bars
• Extra clothes
• First aid kit
• Jumper cables
• Road maps
• Radio with extra batteries
• Books or travel board games to help pass the time
• Candle, coffee can and matches.  Place candle in the can and light for a heat source.  Please crack a window for ventilation.