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The traffic nightmare that unfolded in freezing temperatures along a 50-mile stretch of Interstate 95 in Virginia on Monday into Tuesday has highlighted the need for motorists to equip their vehicles ...

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As Americans hit the road in sizzling temperatures, taking a few steps of precaution can be life-saving in case of breakdowns or accidents. Across the nation, as temperatures soar, packing an ...

Imagine being stranded on a road in the middle of nowhere during a blizzard. Will you be able to let emergency responders know where you are? And will you have what you need to survive until they get ...

No one plans to slide off the road, get stuck in a snowbank, or find themselves waiting for a tow truck with the temperatures hovering near zero. But if that happens to you, you’ll be glad you took an ...

If you have to drive in a snowstorm, here's what the National Weather Service recommends you have stashed in your car. Large empty can to use as emergency toilet, tissues, toilet paper and paper ...

With the heat wave hitting the Las Vegas valley, the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada wants to remind drivers to update ...

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No one plans to slide off the road, get stuck in a snowbank, or find themselves waiting for a tow truck with the temperatures hovering just above zero. But if that happens to you, you’ll be glad you ...