When your out on the road, you never know when disaster could strike. Be prepared by keeping these 10 Emergency Supplies in your vehicle.
The Emergency Supplies Essentials
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Jumper Cables And/Or A Portable Battery Jump Starter–Having a least one of these can help you get your car battery going so that you can head on to your destination (which may need to be get your battery tested).
Signaling Devices-If you are broken down on the side of the road or in another spot where traffic is coming by, use these devices to make sure that your vehicle is clearly seen by others on the road. The last thing that you want is to have someone run into you by accident.
Handheld Lights, Portable Lantern, And/Or Headlamp–A combination of handheld and hands free lights are always a good idea so that you are prepared to have the lighting that you need to deal with a variety of situations.
First Aid Kit -It seems like injuries happen at the most inopportune times. You are putting on your vehicle’s spare tire and manage to cut yourself or you are on a road trip and scrap up your knee when you trip on the curb at the gas station that you did not see. Or you are in a car accident. A good general first aid kit that includes bandages, antibiotic ointment, burn cream, gauze, wound closures, and more can help you deal with those situations quickly.
More of The Emergency Kit Essentials For Your Car
Food and Drink–Always keep extra food and drinks on hand in your vehicle should you become stranded. Ideally you want several days worth of shelf stable items such as bottled water, protein bars, snack crackers, and more. Remember to really carry enough for the number of people who are generally in your vehicle on average.
Umbrella or Poncho-Make sure to have protection from wet weather or light snow on hand should you need to be outside the vehicle working on it or looking around it. Having a poncho along with an umbrella provides you with a hands free option.
Cold Weather Gear–When it comes to freezing weather, blankets, gloves, coats, scarves, beanie hats, etc… are an essential part of your emergency supplies should you get in a situation where your car, truck, or SUV becomes disabled or you are walk any distance in frigid temperatures
to get assistance.
Ice Scraper-A combination ice scraper and brush can help keep your windshield, back and side windows clear so that you have maximum visibility in icy and snowy conditions. Sometimes bad weather can really sneak up on you, so keeping the right tools on hand is crucial.
A Few Emergency Supplies To Keep In Your Vehicle
MultiTool–This foldable wonder offers you small pliers, wire cutters, a screwdriver, a small knife and more all in one tool that you can easily store in your glove compartment or center console.
External Cell Phone Battery Charger-Keep critical communications flowing should you be unable to charge your phone with your vehicle. An external drive gives that extra charging power. Just make sure that you get a charger that is compatible with your phone or other device.
With just a little planning and having the right emergency supplies on hand, you will be prepared for the unexpected when you are on the road. Check over your supplies with the change of each season for battery and food switch needs, and you will be go with some added peace of mind.
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