Emergencies or disasters/events can strike at any time, so having certain items in your vehicle can be lifesaving. Place items in a backpack, gym bag, or another container. Be careful about storing items that may be damaged or compromised in extreme heat situations. Items to consider adding:
- Names and phone numbers of who to contact in an emergency
- Battery/crank powered portable radio/extra batteries
- Flashlight/preferably one with solar/crank/LED
- Compass and maps; not everyone has GPS in car and on phones
- Can of motor oil
- Fire Extinguisher(5 pound ABC type)
- Flares and/or orange cones
- Jumper cables
- Rags/paper towels
- Shovel
- Pocketknife
- Tire gauge
- Tool box
- Window scraper for ice
- Tow rope
- Bungee cords
- Duct tape
- Waterproof matches
Necessities for survival:
- Water
- Blankets
- Jackets/sweaters
- Emergency cash: approximately $50.00 in small bills
- First Aid Kit
- Baby Wipes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Scissors/pens/pencils (not crayons-they melt)
- Emergency snack food and/or MRE meals (items may need to be replaced more frequently if stored in extreme heat conditions)
- Whistles
- Umbrella
- Hand warmers
- Extra blankets
- Printable: FSM Vehicle Emergency Kit
Thank you Linda!!
Hi Tara, so glad you can use this! Linda
Good list! I would add a plastic tarp in case of needing to change a tire in the rain/mud. I also keep a quart of transmission fluid in my car.
Hi JoEllen, oh I have got to add that to my list, thank you! Great tips! Linda