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How to Build a Winter Car Emergency Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide for Canadian Drivers

Transport Canada says every vehicle should carry a winter emergency kit from roughly October to April. At minimum it holds a first aid kit, a shovel, traction material such as sand or cat litter, booster cables, windshield washer fluid, an ice scraper, a flashlight, warm layers and blankets, non-perishable food and water, and road flares or a reflective vest. CAA advises against using road salt as an abrasive because it can rust the vehicle, and recommends a crank-type flashlight since batteries fail in extreme cold.