Keep an emergency kit in
your car. The following are suggested items:
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Keep gas tank at a minimum of a quarter tank
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Water
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Maps
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Flashlight with extra batteries
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Plastic bag with seal for waste
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Tire inflator and sealer
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Towels
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Antibacterial soap
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Latex gloves
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Change of clothes with comfortable shoes
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Battery-operated radio
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First-aid kit
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Snacks
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Entertainment (book, crossword puzzle, etc.)
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Blanket
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Paper towels
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Tow rope
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Jumper cables
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Whistle, duct tape, knife
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Flares
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Seasonal items, such as gloves, or kitty litter to get traction on
ice
- Rain gear