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Vehicle Emergency Supply Kit

 CarsKeep an emergency kit in your car. The following are suggested items:

  • Keep gas tank at a minimum of a quarter tank

  • Water

  • Maps

  • Flashlight with extra batteries

  • Plastic bag with seal for waste

  • Tire inflator and sealer

  • Towels

  • Antibacterial soap

  • Latex gloves

  • Change of clothes with comfortable shoes

  • Battery-operated radio

  • First-aid kit

  • Snacks

  • Entertainment (book, crossword puzzle, etc.)

  • Blanket

  • Paper towels

  • Tow rope

  • Jumper cables

  • Whistle, duct tape, knife

  • Flares

  • Seasonal items, such as gloves, or kitty litter to get traction on ice

  • Rain gear