Posted By Lorraine Shuker Don't know what your line of business is but .. How about a winter in car emergency kit in case of breakdown or stranded due to weather ie warm clothing, waterproof shoes, water, food, torch, etc Also what about early warning signs/treatment for hypothermia?

Posted By Descarte Here is a note from Grampian Police regarding survival in a snow bound vehicle.  May be worth sharing with your teams as a hard winter is forecast, Regards, SNOW BOUND VEHICLE SURVIVAL What to have in your vehicle: Vehicles should be equipped with a spade/shovel and a torch or lamp. However, you should also consider, when appropriate, carrying the following:         Sleeping bag or 'bivvibag'         Spare clothing, including socks, mitts/gloves and warm hat or balaclava         'Jump leads' and/or tow rope         Flask of hot drink and some form of food - chocolate such as 'Mars bars' provide excellent source of extra glucose and energy "I'm stuck in a drift - what do I do now?" Use of a mobile telephone should bring assistance to you within a reasonable time.  However, if there are communication problems then you may be in for a long wait. This is when you have to start thinking about self-preservation. Clearly it is desirable to make attempts to extricate your vehicle. However, do not exhaust yourself needlessly.  Also remember that physical exertion will make you sweat and this makes you all the more at risk once you stop - the cold and wind act quickly on damp bodies and clothing and hypothermia can set in surprisingly quickly. In open country, unless you are in sight of a building which you know to be occupied, stay with your vehicle.  This applies at all times of day but is essential during darkness or when driving snow reduces visibility. Make use of the sleeping bag, clothing etc that you remembered to take with you. The problem of cold feet can often be avoided by simply raising them up out of the cold and damp footwell of the car. If you become stranded with other cars, then group together inside one or a few of the cars and benefit from body warmth. Use your torch or other bright object (fluorescent jacket) raised above the car to attract attention. The list can be endless, but often the question most people want answered is, "Should I run the car engine?".  Although there are definite risks in this, most experts agree that not to do so will ignore a great source of potential heat.  However, before doing so, consider whether your vehicle has been damaged and ensure that the exhaust is not blocked.  Continue to check the exhaust from time to time.  It should not be necessary to run the engine continuously, just every so often and during these periods you should open a window for some ventilation just in case there should be any problems with fumes.  Be aware that feelings of nausea and vomiting are normally associated with carbon monoxide poisoning. The most important advice is to stay calm and use your commonsense.  Be aware of the risk of hypothermia creeping up on you and watch out for symptoms such as excessive shivering and depression.  It is important to stay alert and, whether others are present, look out for each other and keep your spirits up. By being aware that we are all at some risk in winter conditions, by taking some simple precautions we can be prepared for the worst and ready to cope with it.

Posted By Nicholas Morris Thanks for the above- will be using the car survival advice