Freezing Temps? Take These 7 Things Out Of Your Car

Storing emergency items in your car is a good idea
Non-perishable food items, first aid kit, blankets and matches are great items for your emergency kit
Be aware that some items, including canned goods or drinks, can expand when frozen damaging the container, and possibly causing a mess in your vehicle

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I Have An Emergency Kit In My SUV

Anyone who's lived their entire lives in Montana has a few things for emergencies in their vehicle. In my SUV I have:

WD-40
First Aid Kit
Jumper Cables
Car candles
Matches
Blankets
Crackers
Protein Bars
Wrench and a Screwdriver
3 1/2 full bottles of not-for-human-consumption water
Toilet paper
paper towels/rags
Seatbelt cutter/window breaker in the glove box

These things make me feel safer (however I see I need a flashlight). Also, just to prevent messes, I leave all water and food in a reusable grocery bag. That way if something blows up or whatever, it's contained.

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Weather in Montana can change on a dime. Maybe there's a car accident in a remote area. This way, most things are covered, even just temporarily.

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What Things Should Never Be In A Montana Car In The Winter?

According to Capitol One Navigator, these are things you shouldn't leave in your car in the winter.

Medication: It can lose efficacy when exposed to extreme temperatures
Canned goods: Freezing can cause the contents to expand and contract damaging the container and possibly leaving quite a mess
Eye Glasses: Plastic in glasses can become brittle in the cold
Electronics: Batteries can loose their power in the cold. Have a backup charger stored for emergencies
Musical Instruments: Instruments made of wood can crack in the cold, and the sound of a brass instrument can change after being frozen
Aerosol Cans: These cans can crack or explode in the cold
Beverages: Drinks expand when frozen. This can lead to cracked or exploding bottles.

10 Must-Have Items To Keep In Your Car This Winter Just In Case

You never know when you might find yourself stranded on the side of the road during the cold winter months, and these ten items could make all the difference. They might even save your life.

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Winter Weather Tips From the National Weather Service

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5 Winter Terms You Should Know When Living In Montana

Winter has arrived here in Montana as well as the surrounding states. You will constantly be hearing about road conditions, road closures, accidents, and total snow fall for the next few months.

There will also be terms that you hear throughout our winter season that you are not as familiar with, or think you might know what they mean but could use a little refresh. We put together 5 winter terms that anyone living in a snowy state, should all be aware of.

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