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June 25, 2021

Car Emergency Kit

Emergencies don’t just happen when you’re at home. When you’re driving you are at risk for a flat tire, a car breakdown, an accident, or any number of disasters that could leave you stranded. If you happen to be on the road when a crisis occurs, it’s a huge benefit to have emergency supplies on hand.

Keep an emergency kit in your car at all times. The recommended basic items for this kit include the following:

  • A properly inflated spare tire (preferably a real tire rather than a “doughnut”)
  • A wheel wrench
  • Jumper cables
  • Tool kit
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Reflective triangle
  • Signal flares
  • Duct tape
  • First Aid kit
  • Blanket

During winter in cold climates, you should add the following:

  • Ice scraper and snow brush
  • Tire chains
  • Bag of sand, rock salt, or kitty litter (for traction on ice or snow)
  • Warm blanket or sleeping bag for each family member
  • Small shovel
  • Small tent

If you or your family members have special needs, you should consider including appropriate items such as:

  • Diapers
  • Incontinence supplies
  • Baby formula
  • Asthma inhaler
  • Medications
  • etc.
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