What To Keep In Your Car In Case Of Emergency
You get in and out of your car every day like its no big deal
. You drive here; you drive there; and its all good. But all it takes is one sudden emergency to have you stranded and in need of essential supplies. Heres a quick list everyone should keep handy:
Auto escape tool. This tool will help you break a window and has a blade to cut through seatbelts in case you and your car are submerged in water or in a bad accident.
Blanket. Use it to cover hot car seats in the summer months, or to stay warm should you get stranded in the winter. A sleeping bag is a good alternative.
Cell phone charger. Buy a cell phone charger that works in a car lighter.
Change of clothes & rain gear. Rotate clothes seasonally so that youre warm in the winter and dry in the summer rain.
Cleaning items. Wet wipes, tissues and plastic trash bags. These are good for trash or a carsick passenger.
Extra cash (hidden). Forget about this stash of cash until you absolutely need it.
Fire extinguisher. A fire extinguisher is a must if you're driving an older car with an overheating engine.
First-aid kit. Get two that are well equipped. One that can easily be reached from the front seat and one for the back seat. Each should contain antiseptic; cleanser and ointment packets; bandages; scissors; tweezers; gauze; instant cold packs; latex gloves and a first-aid guide.
Flashlight. Purchase a wind-up flashlight, and you'll never have to worry about dead batteries. You can also get a flashlight app for your smart phone, but these apps tend to drain the battery faster.
Hand crank radio. Doesnt require batteries and will allow you to listen for emergency broadcasts or travel advisories.
Jumper cables. Look for the compact, coiled kind that fit neatly into their own bag.
Liquid latex: For sealing small holes in tires.
Maps (on paper). Sometimes low-tech is best. Even if your cell phone has a map app you might be stranded without reception.
Multi-tool (Swiss Army): This will come in handy in almost every situation youre in.
Non-perishable food. Keep items such as packets of crackers, dried fruit, peanut butter, energy bars and canned tuna with pop-top lids in your car at all times. Remember to replenish them after you use them. Carry a can opener for any non-perishable food that requires it.
Pencil and notepad: You might need this in case of a car accident to jot down the other drivers' information, directions to a reporting centre, or even instructions from 911.
Road flares or warning light. Make yourself more visible to emergency response vehicles and other motorists after an accident especially at night.
Snow shovel. Works for shoveling snow or mud.
Spare tire. For those holes you cant seal with liquid latex.
Water. Carry a plastic jug full of water to drink and a spray bottle to provide a quenching mist in extreme heat. In case your engine overheats, that water can also be a lifesaver for your car. As for drinking, ideally you want a gallon of water per person for up to three days.
Whistle. If you're stuck somewhere that you can't be seen, at least make yourself heard. This also helps scare off wildlife.
Wood log and matches. One log will keep you warm for up to four hours.
* One final note: You will want to store these items in waterproof bags, if possible.
Hopefully you will rarely, if ever, have to use these items. But just having them in the car will give you the peace of mind that youre prepared for the unplanned.
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