You never know when you will need an emergency car kit to help you when you are stranded somewhere. In most situations, there are other vehicles traveling the road or there are homes nearby. But what do you do if you are traveling in the country late at night? Maybe your traveling in one of the western states with few homes, towns or places you can go for help. On some highways, it can be over 100 miles to the next place with services. Having an emergency car kit in your car can make life much easier for you while waiting for help!
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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