Do you really NEED to drive? Most trips are under 2 miles from our home. Do you actually have the time to walk? Or bike? If you walk that .5 miles to get groceries & have to carry them home you will also be less likely to fill the bag with junk you don't need. Ditching the car is really a win win!
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Just a reminder to use common sense, stay safe & healthy during the largest winter storm in years. Take all necessary precautions - even if just driving down to the store Keep skin surfaces covered! With a -15 Wind Chill, Frost Bite can develop within 5 minutes! Ensure you have your cell phone charged up to so you can call for help A 10# bag of Kitty Litter in the car will help with traction on ice or heavily packed snow A couple of warm blankets will help protect you from possible hypothermia,
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you can't run your car all the time because of the possible build-up of carbon monoxide Carry a couple bottles of water & keep some high energy bars in the car. Carry an ice scraper in the car & snow shovel in the back of your car along with a small broom to sweep off snow. Above all, STAY SAFE!
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