01/23/2026
Be smart. Be safe. Be still 😉
❄🌬🌨️🚗🚙🛻STAY OFF THE ROADWAYS DURING THIS UPCOMING WINTER WEATHER EVENT🚚🚗🚐❄🌬🌨️
If you absolutely HAVE to be on the road (i.e., you're considered essential personnel such as public safety🚓🚑🚒, medical👩⚕️👨⚕️🏥, emergency public works🛣️🚍, etc...) make sure you have an emergency winter weather kit for your vehicle! It's impossible to predict how long you may be stuck in hazardous winter conditions if you end up stranded on the roadways.
Tailor your winter car emergency supply kit to you and your family’s needs. Here are some suggested items:
-Blankets
-Drinking water and snacks for everyone in the car, including pets
-Boots
-Basic first-aid kit
-Warm coat and insulating layers (sweatpants, gloves, hat, socks,)
-Rags, paper towels, or pre-moistened wipes
-Basic set of tools
-Car emergency warning devices such as road flares or reflectors
-Ice scraper/snow brush
-Jumper cables/jump pack
-Fire extinguisher
-Cash
-Items for children such as diapers, baby wipes, toys, etc.
-Flashlight, with extra batteries
-Hand warmers
-Paper map
-Portable smartphone power bank
-Extra medication
-Garbage bags
-Traction aid such as sand, salt or non-clumping, cat litter
-Tarp, raincoat, and gloves
-Shovel
Before you head out, make sure your vehicle gas tank is full. Make sure it's fully charged if it's an electric vehicle.
For more information on how to prepare for winter weather, please visit:
vaemergency.gov/threats/winter-weather
