A well-stocked winter car emergency kit should address potential loss of heat, traction, and power. Essential items include blankets, a shovel, a portable jump starter, and a first-aid kit. Other ...

Whether it's a road trip or running errands around town, there are a few critical items you should always keep in your ...

Hopefully, you’ll never have to use them. I’ve become a catastrophizer as I collect more responsibilities. Now a parent with a family to take care of, an aptitude for preparation is a great attribute, ...

A winter emergency car kit can include food and water, a set of jumper cables and an ice scraper, warm clothing, and shoes or boots for the snow.

After a snow-choked winter, I refined this list the hard way—from digging out my Boxster to helping stranded commuters. These ...

“I’m not wearing a coat—we’re just going in the car!” It’s a phrase I hear at least once a day with five kids under 11. My response is to remind them just how cold they’d be if the car broke down or ...

It is going to be another cold weekend. And just in case you get stranded, it’s a good idea to have a winter emergency kit stored in your car. Sometimes it’s as simple as having an extra phone charger ...

VIRGINIA, USA — As winter weather moves through Hampton Roads, emergency officials say preparation can make a big difference, especially if road conditions worsen or power outages occur. A simple ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Snowstorms are a part of life in New England. It's not uncommon to get multiple snowstorms that drop multiple inches of snow on ...

It's recommended that people have an emergency kit on hand for snowstorms, and other natural disasters like hurricanes. That doesn't mean just buying milk and eggs (or some more fun provisions).