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Winter Survival & Preparedness

Updated: December 20, 2012
SPRINGFIELD -- Police are reminding you to have your winter survival kit in your car and ready to go.

Matt Goulet from Springfield Police recommends you have blankets, water, food, flares and a charged cell phone when driving in the winter. Other items include shovels, cat litter for traction, hats, gloves and jumper cables.

For more ideas on winter preparedness, click on this link. The information is from Illinois Emergency Management.

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