Winter Car Emergency Kit: What Every Nova Scotia Driver Should Carry

Even a well-maintained car can get stuck in a snowbank or caught in a storm. A simple emergency kit in your trunk can keep you safe and comfortable until help arrives. Here's what our team recommends every Nova Scotia driver carry through winter.

The essentials

• A snow brush and sturdy ice scraper

• A small shovel for digging out

• Booster (jumper) cables or a portable jump pack

• Sand, salt, or cat litter for traction under stuck tires

• A flashlight with spare batteries

• A warm blanket and extra gloves, hat, and socks

Nice to have

• Non-perishable snacks and a bottle of water

• A phone charger or power bank

• A first-aid kit

• Reflective warning triangles or flares

• A candle and matches in a metal tin for emergency warmth

Before the storm season

An emergency kit is your backup plan — the best defense is a car that won't quit in the first place. Make sure your battery is healthy and your tires are ready. A quick maintenance check catches the weak spots before winter finds them.

Get winter-ready at Royalz Tire & Lube. Book online or call (902) 999-7277. Royalz Tire & Lube — 923 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM–7 PM.