Thank you keely. Now while you're out getting last minute items because of the storm, it's always a good thing to be thinking about putting together an emergency kit in your car 13 on your sides. Nate Belt tells us what items are good to have. During a severe winter storm, the easiest way to stay safe is of course to stay inside as much as possible. But if you absolutely have to hit the road, keeping a few extra things in your car like bandages or an ice scraper can help potentially get you out of a dangerous situation. The CDC sites that only 48% of Americans have a first aid kit at home, and even less people have one in their car. You don't think about it happening, you know, getting stuck in that kind of stuff. But if it does happen, you know it, it could be very serious, experts say with the storm on the way, I would say life threatening in terms of temperatures and wind chills and that kind of stuff.
Now is the time to prepare the first step to a good emergency kit, making sure it's easily accessible. Don't have that kit in your trunk, have it available in the cabin of the car. So what goes inside? Experts say a phone charger, blankets and first aid supplies are all important and it never hurts to plan for an extended stay. In your car, if you get stuck somewhere, have some bottled water and a couple of snacks, especially if you're traveling with your your young ones or your elders. With the amount of snow expected, if your car does get stuck, it could become buried and tough to spot. In that situation, a powerful flashlight, roadside flares, or even a whistle can be life saving. Emergency personnel. Find you if you're stranded and need assistance. Reporting Nate Belt 13 on your side. And you can keep up to date with W Michigan weather changing weather in real time by downloading the 13 on your side weather app. You'll be able to see current conditions and the upcoming forecast and radar. It's free to download in the App Store and Google Play. You can also text the word weather to 616-559-1310 to get a link for the latest forecast.
