The arrival of a polar air current will cause a drop in temperatures, bringing frosts, dry cold and even the first snowfalls in mid-mountains. If you are planning to travel by car, it may be recommended to put together a small survival kit, which will be useful in the event of a breakdown or accident.
Consider taking a “survival kit” with you
When the weather gets bad but you have to travel by car, it can be useful to have a few practical items with you. Dr Gérald Kierzek, emergency doctor and medical director of True Medical, gives us the list:
- Blankets, possibly survival or thermal, or a sleeping bag so you can sleep in your car if necessary;
- Warm clothes, which will be used to cover you if you have to wait for long hours in the car;
- Non-perishable food: this can be biscuits or dried fruit, instant soup;
- Bottled water;
- A first aid kit with your essential medications (taking into account storage temperatures);
- A phone charger and an external battery;
- A flashlight and spare batteries;
- A small snow shovel and salt, to melt the ice and clear the wheels of your car;
- What you need to restart your car (cables, etc.)
Be careful before hitting the road
These elements will allow you to wait more comfortably in the event of a breakdown or accident and to notify your loved ones as well as emergency services if necessary. Finally, the doctor reminds, “check the weather before going out, inform your loved ones of your itinerary and only travel if necessary.”.