What Can I Pack for a snow emergency kit for the house and car?

Question

My husband and I have three small children ages 1, 2, and 3. He works so I need some things I can put in a kit for in his car and for his job site and things I can pack for the house in case of more snow than what we have. I have never dealt with weather this bad so I have no clue what to do

Answer 1

Here is what you need

Canned food is the best, it lasts the longest. Make sure you have a mnaul can opener in case the electricity is out.
Make sure you have down comforters in the house to keep you warm in case the heat goes out.
Get a mini camping stove, or make sure you have a working outdoor grill to cook food on (Outside of course)
Make sure you have water. two of those big water jugs will be perfect as you can use it for drinking and washing up.
Keep some vodka in the house (Not in car) You can use to sterilize a wound if you need to.
Keep a first aid kit in the car, and another one in the house
Keep rechargable flashlights in the house
Keep a flashlight in the car.

For a car
1 jumper cables
2. You can get an army fold up shovel in case you have to dig out,
3. Bagof sand use it for wieght as well as being able to sprinkle it on ice for traction
4. A couple candy bars for nutrition
5. a blanket to keep warm
6. a mirror, if you are stranded in the wilderness you can use it to signal / flash a resue plane in the air.
7. Make sure you have gloves and a hat
8. Make sure your spare tire is inflated and working properly in case you get a flat. Make sure you know how to use the jack and tire iron.
9. Keep and extra bottle of washer fluid
10 extra pair of socks.
11. Make sure your car insurance is up to date


You may not need all of those things as I don't know how far the job site is.

Answer 2

Check out sites like the Red Cross, and hurricane preparedness sites. You will want food, water (3 gallons per adult per day for at least 3 days), first aid kit, flashlight, radio, a change of clothing, any medications you may require for at least a few days, copies of prescriptions, emergency contact numbers, insurance policies, and any relative information to help you recover what has been lost, pictures etc. Also include supplies for pets, include food, water, play toy, cage, for children depending on age, include diapers, toys, formula, baby foods, water (more than for an adult), there are many kits you can buy that will have some of the supplies in them, but always add additional things you may also need. This will at least get you started. Look into emergency food bars, they last for years and are sealed to keep out water and other contaminates. IF you have a seal-a-meal, put it to good use, seal you paperwork and other things that could be damaged by water. extra cash in your kit is helpful as well, considering banks, ATMs and the like most likely will not be working either.

Answer 3

Here are some things to pack in your car in case you get stranded:

1. At least one blanket(preferably fleece)
2. Bottles of water
3. Jar of peanut butter(protein! so you don't starve)
4. Candle and matches(believe it or not a candle can heat your car enough to keep you and your family from freezing until help arrives)
5. De-icer for the car windshield and doors
5. A flashlight

House:

1. Water, Water, and more Water!
2. Canned food and non perishables in case you have no electricity
3. If you have purely electric heat, then you should get a kerosene heater(found at most hardware stores like home depot, etc)
4. You should also have extra kerosene so that you can spend a week without heat if necessary
5. Batteries for flashlights, radio, etc.
6. Candles and matches

Also make sure to stock up on groceries so that you don't have to get out in that mess and drive!

Answer 4

Car
Shovel
Bits of old carpet
Blanket
Waterproof boots
Hot drink and some food.

Home
Just make sure you have some food in, and candles.