An emergency car kit Should Include
- Food that won’t spoil such as granola bars (avoid provisions that may be difficult to open such as canned food)
- Water—use plastic bottles that won’t break if the water freezes and make sure to replace them every six months
- Blankets
- Extra clothing and boots
- First aid kit, including a seatbelt cutter(glove compartment)
- Small shovel, scraper and snowbrush
- Candle inside a deep can and matches
- Wind-up flashlight
- Whistle—in case you need to attract attention
- Roadmaps
- Sand, salt or cat litter (non-clumping) to help you out of a snow bank
- Antifreeze and windshield washer fluid
- Tow rope
- Jumper cables
- Fire extinguisher
- Warning lights or road flares
- And of course, your cellular phone to call for emergency or towing services
Don’t get stranded on the road without these essentials. You never know how long you may need to wait for help especially during winter storms.
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