Cailey GleesonJenna Prestininzi
Flurries have already begun falling around Milwaukee, where up to nine inches of snow are expected Wednesday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for multiple counties throughout Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, beginning at noon through 3 a.m. Thursday — and Milwaukee County is under a snow emergency.
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As the snow ramps up, it's important to make sure you're prepared if you need to drive.
"If you absolutely have to venture out, be sure to have emergency supplies in your vehicle, and that your mobile phone is fully charged — it could become your lifeline if disaster should strike," the NWS said on its website.
There are certain things you should bring inside, but what items should you keep in your car in case of a winter emergency?
On top of making sure you have a full tank of gas, here's what the NWS recommends:
- Ice scraper, snow brush and shovel
- Cell phone charger
- First aid kit
- Jumper cables
- Water and non-perishable foods
- Flashlight
- Tire chains or snow tires
- Flares
- Extra warm clothes and winter accessories
- Blanket
- Tow rope
- Bag of sand or cat litter
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