(flickr/I Bird 2)

Let's say you're listening to me while you're behind the wheel of your car, and I say something that is (typically) so hilarious that you drive off the road and hit a tree. How long could you survive in this cold? WXYZ in Detroit, where the weather is mighty cold, says these are the 7 essentials for your car right now:

Blanket
LED
Flashlight
Bottled Water
Non-perishable food
Flares
Hat
First Aid
Kit

Great list... of course, you'd have to use the flares to thaw the bottled water, so bring some extra flares!