As the temperatures stay frigid, the American Red Cross is encouraging drivers to keep disaster supplies in their vehicles as a precaution.

An emergency kit kept in a vehicle should include thermal socks, face masks, extra hats, gloves, flashlights with batteries and emergency flares, according to our news partners ABC 57.

Other helpful items include:

• Blankets
• A 3-day supply of non-perishable food and water
• A first aid kit
• A small shovel
• Jumper cables
• A basic tool kit
• Other emergency signaling materials

Drivers should also keep their gas tanks full in case the vehicle becomes stranded in cold weather.

If a vehicle does become stranded, the Red Cross recommends tying a brightly colored piece of cloth to the antenna and keeping the overhead light on to help rescuers find the vehicle.

What do you make sure you have in your vehicle’s emergency kit?