Winter Weather
Winter Storm Emergency Kit: Home and Car Supplies for Snow, Ice, and Cold
What to keep ready for winter storms, including home outage supplies, car kits, blankets, ice melt, medications, and battery backups.
Quick answer: A winter storm kit should help you stay warm, visible, connected, and supplied if snow, ice, or power outages disrupt travel and utilities.
Home kit
Store blankets, flashlights, batteries, radio, chargers, food, water, medication, and safe backup heat options.
Never use outdoor grills or generators indoors.
Vehicle kit
Keep a scraper, blanket, phone charger, flashlight, snacks, water, jumper cables, and traction material in the car.
Add extra clothing before long trips.
Ice planning
Ice can cause power outages and dangerous walking surfaces.
Check on vulnerable neighbors if it is safe to do so.