CPR kits, triple antibiotic ointment, tweezers and other essentials that might save you a trip to the ER.

Officials say emergency preparedness doesn't have to be complicated; just a few essentials, all in one place, can help you get through severe weather more safely.

It's the sort of scenario we've all seen in movies but never imagine finding ourselves in: Your car breaks down on a desolate road, far from civilization, with nightfall approaching or inclement ...