Winter is on the way and if you are in the Rocky Mountains, expect it this week! If you are in parts of Canada, then you have already dug yourself out. Now is the time to think about preparation. Always have winter safety and emergency equipment in your car. A basic car kit should contain the following:
- Food that won’t spoil, such as energy bars
- Water—plastic bottles that won’t break if the water freezes (replace them every six months)
- Blanket
- Extra clothing and shoes or boots
- First aid kit with seat belt cutter
- Small shovel, scraper and snow brush
- Tire chains
- Candle in a deep can and matches
- Wind‑up flashlight
- Whistle—in case you need to attract attention
- Road maps
- Copy of your emergency plan
The Safety Moment bulletin is a periodic communication on safety issues from the G4S Americas Safety Group.
