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72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Kit: Whenever you come behind the steering, you should make an 72 hour emergency kit. So, here we are:

Water: Store it in plastic bottles, and keep at least three day supply, four liter per person.

Food: At least three day supply of non-perishable food which includes ready-to-eat canned meat and fruits, canned juices, milk, soups, and vegetables, high energy foods such as peanut butter, chocolates, dry fruits, and crackers, foods for infants, elderly or other people on special diets and vitamins and staples.

First Aid Supplies: The kit should be complete with sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes, two and four inch sterile gauze pads 4-6 each, hypoallergenic adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, safety pins and a thermometer, antiseptic, cleaning agent or soap, sunscreen, and a tube of petroleum jelly, syrup of Ipecac use to induce vomiting if advised by the Regd. Medical Officer and pain reliever.

Clothing 038; Bedding: Make sure you have a rain gear and sturdy shoes, sleeping bags and blankets, hats and gloves and thermal wear.

Winterize Your Car:

Check battery and ignition system.

Check wipers and windshield washer fluid.

Check heater and defroster.

Check oil level and grade.

Check exhaust system.

Install good winter tires with adequate tread.

Carry a windshield scraper and small broom for snow and ice removal.

Carry at least one pair of snow chains, which are available at Chandigarh motor market or MotoWorld in Shimla.

For a long trips: Check road conditions before you travel and let friends or relatives know your route whenever possible. Travel during daylight hours whenever possible and always check weather conditions from the local authorities or log on to: accuweather.com

Stranded in snow?
Stay in your vehicle: Walking in a storm can be very dangerous. You can lose your way, wander out of reach, become exhausted, collapse and risk your life. Your vehicle itself is a good shelter.
Avoid overexertion: Attempting to push your car, trying to jack it into a new position or shoveling snow takes great effort in storm conditions. You could risk heart attack or other injury.

Calm down: The storm will end and you will be found. Don8217;t get worked up for wet clothing loses insulation quality making you more susceptible to the effects of hypothermia.

Fresh air: It is much better to be chilly or cold and awake than to become comfortably warm and slip into unconsciousness. Freezing-wet or wind-driven snow can plug your vehicle8217;s exhaust system causing deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your vehicle.

Don8217;t run the engine: Unless you are certain the exhaust pipe is free of snow or other objects. Keep the radiator free from snow to prevent the engine from overheating. If you have to run the heater, turn on the engine for 10 minutes per hour, depending upon fuel available.

Blood circulation: Free flow by loosening tight clothing, changing positions frequently and moving your arms and legs. Huddle close to one another. Rub your hands together or put them under your armpits or between your legs. Remove your shoes occasionally and rub your feet.

Don8217;t expect to be comfortable: The challenge is to survive until you8217;re found.

Flag Help: If you are stuck during the day place an orange or red flag on your antenna. At night leave your dome light on, only while the car is running.

Winter Driving Tips:
Always fasten your safety belts, wipe off the snow and ice off of your windshield, wiper blades, and exterior car lights. Winter driving is different from driving on dry pavement for all types of vehicles including four-wheel drive vehicles, SUV8217;s, and all-wheel drive vehicles. Roads become narrower due to snow pushed on the sides of the road, icy spots are 10 times more slippery than dry pavement, and visibility can be poor due to blowing snow. So, you must reduce your speed and increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to improve response time.
1 In blowing snow or fog, use your low beam headlights for better visibility rather than high beams.
2 When slowing down, pump your car brakes in short repeated strokes. This does not apply to an Anti-Locking Braking SystemABS.
3 On slippery hills, do not 8220;gun8221; the motor. Negotiate hills slow and easy!
4 If you get stuck, clear a path with a shovel in front and in back of your vehicle, put sand or gravel on the cleared path, and slowly accelerate with a standard transmission-rock try rocking back and forth to get free without spinning the tires.