Here is a list of some of the items you might want to consider keeping in your car.
- Cell phone and recharger (remember, if you're going to make a call, pull over to the side of the road first.)
- Phone list of friends, family, doctors, neighbours and towing companies
- Ice scraper and brush
- Collapsible shovel
- Sand, salt or kitty litter (non clumping)
- Tow rope or chain
- Jumper cables or a portable charger pack
- Warning light, roadside reflectors or road flares
- Whistle
- Reflective safety vest
- Road maps
- Roll of paper towels
- Flashlight and batteries, or a wind-up flashlight
- Screw driver and duct tape
- Fire extinguisher
- Candle, a deep can (to put the candle in) and waterproof matches
- First-aid kit
- Blanket
- Extra clothing, gloves, a hat and footwear
- Emergency food pack (include non-perishable items like granola bars, nuts and bottled water)
- Properly inflated spare tire
- Wheel wrench and jack
- Extra windshield washer fluid and antifreeze
No matter what the season, you have to be prepared for anything Mother Nature throws at you. Too often people only have a car safety kit in their vehicle for the winter. Keep it in your car for the whole year because you never know when you might need it.
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