What to Do if You Are Stranded in a Blizzard – SGI

What to do if you’re stranded in your vehicle during a blizzard from SGI: http://www.sgi.sk.ca/…/s…/training/driveright/blizzards.html

A few tips from the article:

– Remain inside your vehicle because it will offer you protection from the harsh winter elements.
– Run your engine sporadically to get some heat but be careful not to run out of gas. In that case, the blankets, candles and matches you packed in your roadside emergency kit will serve you well (you did pack one, right?).
– When running your engine, ensure that your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is clear of snow and ice. If it’s plugged, fumes will seep into your vehicle, resulting in possible carbon monoxide poisoning.
– If you find you need fresh air, your best option is to slightly lower the windows facing opposite the wind direction and open your vehicle’s heater vent.