Suggestions for your vehicle Winter Emergency Kit
November 10, 2022
Tip Top Search & Rescue offers these suggestions for winter emergency preparedness for your vehicle:
1. Leave a plan at home with family-friends
2. Have wool blankets, sleeping bag and hand warmers
3. Have a warm coat, boots, socks, hat and gloves
4. Have a shovel, ice scraper, broom
5. Extra food and water
6. Flashlight and extra batteries
7. Medications and medication list
8. First Aid Kit
9. Cell phone charger
10. Jumper cable, tow strap, chains, kitty litter
If stranded:
1. Stay in your vehicle
2. Crack the window on the downwind side
3. Keep exhaust pipe clear if in deep snow
4. Stay warm by wrapping up in extra clothing & blankets
5. Run the vehicle heater intermittently for short periods during the duration
6. Turn on emergency flashers to signal rescuers
7. Begin trip with full fuel tank and windshield wiper reservoir
Emergency Contacts:
9-1-1
Sublette County Sheriff’s Office: 307-367-4378
Wyoming Road Conditions: 5-1-1, 1-888-996-7623,
www.wyoroad.info
Weather: www.weather.gov
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