kit could well save your life.
“IE: you, haven't already

so, make sure your car
“shape for winter. A
tune-up - ‘and win-
luce

our snow tires should be on
i by\now, but check your
Spare and develop the winter
habit of keeping your gas
. tank topped off:
“cNever leave on a majot
jaunt. without telling
someone where you are
going, what route you will be
taking and when you expect
“"Soreturn,
ca Most of the following
 ¢@mergency survival items
“you can easily gather
together yourself. Keep as
many as possible in the
“\pliSsenger compartment
_Wather than in the trunk in
', €ase the trunk lock freezes.
: uM you never travel outside of
town, some items will ob-
.. Viously be unnecessary, says
the auto club. Choose those
which best suit, your
_ travelling circumstances:

A collapsible snow shovel
‘to improve your chances of
freeing your vehicle.

_ Chains, sand, burlap or

- OW carpeting to give better
Araction in snow.

“ Ice scraper and brush.

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Bawicke & Marine
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one blanket per person.

Waterproof matches.

‘Candles ‘or several con-
“gainers of canned heat.

Métal coffee can.

The métal can is used with
the candles to make a mini
heater for between your feet
or to melt snow for drinking
water, Do not éat snow, as it
will ¢hill.-your: body. Above,
all, don’t) drink alcohol.
Alcohol dilates the blood
vessels close to the skin and
thus speeds the loss of body
heat.

Acan of engine oil.

Plastic garbage bag or a
sheet of plastic for insulation
against wind and snow.

Newspapers provide
excellent ‘insulation when

placed inside your shirt or

around your feet.

Pen knife.

: First aid kit.

Cloths and tissues.

Flares or flashlight for
signalling.

Basic nourishment (candy,
dried fruit, bouillon cubes,

peanuts). a ;
If you area mechanic, you
may want. to include a few

you
stranded, don't “over-exert :
yourself trying to free the car...
and, most: importantly; don't...
abandon your vehicle: and‘
try to: walk ,out for help.’
Your “car~
protection you have.

Don't panic, cautions the

BCAA. If you must, scream
out loud until you feel
foolish.

Run the car engine for
about 10 minutes every hour
to keep warm. Make Sure
the tailpipe is free of drifting
snow so that carbon
monoxide fumes won't seep
hack irito the car and keep a
downwind window open
slightly for ventilation. If
you begin to feel drowsy or
develop a headache, open
the window" immediately as
these could. be signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning.

Matt Wagstaffe
the Car

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