Car Kit
Car Kit
Since emergencies can happen anywhere anytime, and many of us spend a lot of time in our vehicles, it is a good idea to have an emergency kit in your car. Pre-assembled kits can sometimes be purchased through the CAA or automotive parts stores.
- Shovel
- Sand or kitty litter
- Traction mats or chains
- Compass
- Cloth or paper towels
- Warning lights or flares
- Extra clothing and/or footwear
- Emergency food pack (see 3 day survival kit)
- Booster cables
- Ice scraper/brush
- Road maps
- Matches and a survival candle in deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink, or to provide emergency light)
- Fire extinguisher
- Methyl hydrate (de-icing fuel line and windshield)
- Flashlight and spare batteries
- First aid kit with seatbelt cutter
- Blanket (survival blankets are the best)
Sources: OCIPEP, EMO