If you need those things, then go ahead (but if you dont, thenreally?)
but you should add a few other things to your shopping list.
Ice Melt/Sand/Kitty Litter: If its not all sold out, of course.
Traction on those icy or snowy surfaces is important if you gotta venture outside.
Justmake sure to get the right kind(like pet-friendly types, for example.)
Flashlight and Extra Batteries: In case the power goes out.
An Emergency Radio: If you dont have one already,nows a good time to pick one up.
and seeif it needs replacing.
Do you have a snowblower?
You may also want to pick up some Yak Trax or crampons (or make them yourself!)
Just verify you dont forget the preparedness stuff too.
Both are good reading, just to confirm you have your bases covered.
Test your battery, or head to an auto parts storetheyll usually test your battery for you for free.
Oh, and dont forget to fill up the tank.
Oh, and while youre out?Dont drive like a jerk, okay?
Well, no time like the present.
Now is also a good time topest-proof your home.
Title illustration by Jim Cooke.
Photos byFelix E Guerrero,Vadym Zaitsev(Shutterstock), andAmy Aletheia Cahill.
