 As winter weather conditions persist, many will brave the roads for one reason or another. During snowy periods, it is important to be prepared in the event that you get stranded in your car out on the road. You never know if you're going to run across someone in your travels that may need something like that, that you may be able to lend that to them, an extra blanket or two. One important resource to keeping your car is a winter preparedness kit along with extra shoes, jackets, and even blankets. Keeping your gas tank full is imperative to keeping the gas from freezing and keeping kitty litter in your car can help your tires gain traction in a slick spot. The Life360 app is great to be able to track friends and family members if something happens and you need to track their movement. If you'll be out traveling in the snow, let others know where you are going and what time you are expected to arrive. In the event that you lose service, set your voicemail giving the destination you are traveling to and what time you expect to be there. For road and weather updates, keep an eye on the Mountain Top News Facebook page. For Mountain Top News, I'm Kelsea Fidell.