10 unexpected items that can help you during a blizzard

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Dec 17, 2020 · 4 min read

Aside from obvious emergency kit necessities like food, water, and first aid supplies, everyday items can also be helpful in a blizzard.

A blizzard.
A blizzard.
Stay safe during blizzards. Brian Snyder/Reuters

By Talia Lakritz

Parts of the Northeast were expected to see the “biggest snowstorm in years” this week, according to AccuWeather.

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