What to Include in a Car Emergency Kit | Harlingen, TX
Emergencies are unexpected and difficult to overcome, but with a little preparation, you can typically weather the storm. One emergency to prepare for is anything you might encounter in your vehicle, whether you become stranded in a snowstorm, you hit an animal out in the country, or your car breaks down far from civilization.
The best way to be prepared for such an emergency is to pack a car emergency kit, which you can easily pack in the truck of your vehicle. Not sure what to include? Here are some ideas to get started.
Health Items
To help take care of injuries, keep everyone functioning, and manage any medical conditions, pack:
- A first-aid kit
- Painkillers
- Any important medicines, like epi-pens, inhalers, and prescriptions
- Nonperishable food items, like granola bars and trail mix
- A case of bottled water
- Diapers and baby formula (if applicable)
- Dog and cat food (if applicable)
Tools and Resources
Whether you need to dig your car out of snow or repair a broken car part, you’ll need the tools to do so. Pack:
- A small toolset and/or a multitool
- A jack
- A spare tire
- Jumper cables
- Flares
- A flashlight
- A battery-powered radio
- A collapsible shovel
- An ice scraper
- Extra phone chargers
- A charged power bank
Weather-Related Items
No matter the weather, you’ll be prepared if you pack:
- Coats, gloves, hats, and scarves
- Blankets
- Sunscreen
- A battery-operated fan
- Insect repellant
- Rain ponchos
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