Typically, whenever there is a major snowstorm or blizzard outside I prefer to spend the day at home where it is warm and safe. People who have a reasonable boss or the option to work at home are generally fine with this idea, but those who have a difficult lifestyle are often forced to go out in spite of the horrible weather conditions.
On another note, a lot of people get caught in a horrible snowstorm or blizzard before they even realize what is happening. If you live in an area where these sort of things could easily happen to you, then it is your responsibility to be prepared. The difficult driving conditions and the freezing cold could render your vehicle useless in the middle of nowhere. So, if such a thing does happen, how does one survive a snowstorm while trapped in their car? This Hub page will try to explain this very thing and we will try to describe as many scenarios as possible.
The Proper Gear
If you are in a danger zone or already planning to head into the eye of the blizzard then you should at least have proper gear. There a lot of things that you should have with you in a such a situation, but most of the time it is impossible to have all of these items at your disposal. We will, thus, try to make a list of the essential and core items for your journey, and then add another list of things that you should also consider.
The Essential Survival Gear
Make sure your car has the following items so that you can survive if trapped inside a vehicle:
1. Blankets and pillows will provide you with warmth and comfort.
2. Additional clothing - if some of your clothes get wet while you try to fix things outside, it is very important that you change your wet cloths for dry ones.
3. Food and water supplies - obviously you will need this to survive! Make sure you have non-perishable food such as nuts, tuna, crackers, fruit cups, energy bars etc.
4. A powerful flashlight.
5. An emergency revolving light - it would be great if you can put these at side of the road to signal for help as well as warn other cars.
6. If you take any prescribed medication then bring it with you just in case.
7. A first aid kit is a must for every driver, no mater the situation!
8. A portable snow shovel will certainly come in handy as well ice scrapper.
9. Extra fuel and a jumper cable.
10. A utility knife and emergency hammer so that you can cut the seat belt and brake the windows if needed.
Additional Survival Gear
Also consider the following items as these can be very important in a dangerous situation and their utility might help you save yourself.
1. An extra battery for your cellphone.
2. A portable GPS device so that your friends can locate you.
3. A tow rope that can tow up to 6500 lbs.
5. A safety vest - made from bight orange polyester.
6. A pair of hand warmers.
7. A multitool
8. Light sticks
Useful Tips
- If you are with another person inside of the vehicle try to make sure both of you are not injured. Ration the food and water supplies and prepare a strategy to make it out using teamwork.
- Try to clear all the snow from your car as well as around it in order for make any repairs and/or attempt to get the car onto the road.
Try to contact your family, friends or local authorities in order to call for help.
- If plan on using snow as a water source, try to heat it up in a car kettle that uses fuel in order to purify the water.
- If you are going to use the fuel in your engine to heat yourself then try not to overdo it. You will still need fuel to get back home and you should be careful since the car can get loaded with dangerous gases that are a major health hazard.
On another note, a lot of people get caught in a horrible snowstorm or blizzard before they even realize what is happening. If you live in an area where these sort of things could easily happen to you, then it is your responsibility to be prepared. The difficult driving conditions and the freezing cold could render your vehicle useless in the middle of nowhere. So, if such a thing does happen, how does one survive a snowstorm while trapped in their car? This Hub page will try to explain this very thing and we will try to describe as many scenarios as possible.
The Proper Gear
If you are in a danger zone or already planning to head into the eye of the blizzard then you should at least have proper gear. There a lot of things that you should have with you in a such a situation, but most of the time it is impossible to have all of these items at your disposal. We will, thus, try to make a list of the essential and core items for your journey, and then add another list of things that you should also consider.
The Essential Survival Gear
Make sure your car has the following items so that you can survive if trapped inside a vehicle:
1. Blankets and pillows will provide you with warmth and comfort.
2. Additional clothing - if some of your clothes get wet while you try to fix things outside, it is very important that you change your wet cloths for dry ones.
3. Food and water supplies - obviously you will need this to survive! Make sure you have non-perishable food such as nuts, tuna, crackers, fruit cups, energy bars etc.
4. A powerful flashlight.
5. An emergency revolving light - it would be great if you can put these at side of the road to signal for help as well as warn other cars.
6. If you take any prescribed medication then bring it with you just in case.
7. A first aid kit is a must for every driver, no mater the situation!
8. A portable snow shovel will certainly come in handy as well ice scrapper.
9. Extra fuel and a jumper cable.
10. A utility knife and emergency hammer so that you can cut the seat belt and brake the windows if needed.
Additional Survival Gear
Also consider the following items as these can be very important in a dangerous situation and their utility might help you save yourself.
1. An extra battery for your cellphone.
2. A portable GPS device so that your friends can locate you.
3. A tow rope that can tow up to 6500 lbs.
5. A safety vest - made from bight orange polyester.
6. A pair of hand warmers.
7. A multitool
8. Light sticks
Useful Tips
- If you are with another person inside of the vehicle try to make sure both of you are not injured. Ration the food and water supplies and prepare a strategy to make it out using teamwork.
- Try to clear all the snow from your car as well as around it in order for make any repairs and/or attempt to get the car onto the road.
Try to contact your family, friends or local authorities in order to call for help.
- If plan on using snow as a water source, try to heat it up in a car kettle that uses fuel in order to purify the water.
- If you are going to use the fuel in your engine to heat yourself then try not to overdo it. You will still need fuel to get back home and you should be careful since the car can get loaded with dangerous gases that are a major health hazard.
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