As we gear up for another deep freeze here in Cochrane it's important for motorists to be prepared for any winter-related emergencies to stay safe and warm. 

Having a winter emergency kit with some essentials in our cars will certainly make all the difference if problems should arise.

Jackie Richards is the Director of Customer Happiness at Big Hill Towing and she says she too often sees drivers who are ill-prepared for unexpected winter emergencies.

Richards says that some important things to keep in mind for winter drivers is to have a charged cell phone and enough fuel to keep the car running.

She says "Make sure you have a full tank of fuel. If you go into a ditch and it's a crazy day for tow truck drivers you never know how long you could be waiting, so a full tank of fuel will help to keep you warm"

Richards says other things to keep handy are warm clothes, a blanket, shovel, non-perishable food and water.