One of the many great things about living in Arizona is that you can enjoy the snow but not have to shovel it! While looking for ski conditions on ADOT’s website for my visiting company I ran across a list of items to take with you on your trip just in case of an emergency. Even though most of us don’t wonder too far off of the beaten path, it’s always good to be prepared.
We recommend having a cell phone and/or a citizen’s band radio for emergency communication. Here are some other items to stock in your vehicle for your trip:
· Flash light and spare batteries.
· Battery operated radio.
· Ice scraper.
· First aid kit.
· REMEMBER to bring your prescription medications & pain reliever.
· Brightly colored scarf for wearing & for signaling an emergency. You can also use a CD–ROM or mirror for signaling for help if the conditions are conducive for signaling.
· Sleeping bags and/or blankets.
· Extra gloves, mittens, socks & wool caps.
· Winter coats & raincoats.
· Pocketknife.
· Candles & matches or lighter. A couple of small candles can raise the interior temperature of a car & help you stay warm if you are stranded. However, please exercise caution & common sense if you must use candles.
· Small bag of sand for wheel traction.
· Small folding shovel for snow removal.
· Battery booster cables.
· Travel tool kit. Make sure your winter emergency kit includes basic car repair tools such as an extra set of fuses, duct tape, bailing wire, extra nuts & bolts, screw drivers, multipurpose tool, needle nose pliers, & a crescent wrench.
· Safety flares.
· Plastic bags and/or containers for sanitation.
· Pre-packaged fruits, nuts & nutrition bars.
· Road map.
Enjoy the snow and be safe!!!
http://www.azdot.gov/knowsnow/vehicleprep.asp
http://www.arizonasnowbowl.com/
http://www.sunriseskipark.com/
http://www.americaskiing.com/Arizona/HH/Resort-Info.php (Williams Ski Area)
http://www.americaskiing.com/Arizona/GG/Resort-Info.php (Mt. Lemmon)
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