What To Have In Your Emergency Car Kit

Seeing as we spend a lot of our time during the day in our cars, it is important to have an Emergency roadside Kit.

Most of us drive an average of 2-3 hours a day. Many different emergency situations can arise while driving your car. That is why it is important to have a car emergency kit in your trunk.

Items to have in your kit:

* Jumper Cables
* Bottles of Water
* High Energy Snacks
* Small Tool Set
* Extra Blankets and Warm Clothing
* Gloves

Preparing to take a long trip in your car:

Bring some high energy snacks and a couple bottles of water.

Look at the weather forecasts before you leave and plan accordingly. If it is going to be cold dress warmly and have some extra blankets in your car emergency kit.

If it’s going to be hot, have some more bottles of water with you to help you keep hydrated.

Avoid driving during severe weather, winter storms, or blizzards. Roads can become very icy and dangerous and your car can easily become stuck.

If your car is equipped with Onstar, make sure that your know how to use it in case you have a roadside emergency. The Onstar service can locate your car and send a tow truck or emergency services to you if needed.

Malcolm Felt - Professional writer specializing in emergency and disaster preparedness. For more information visit www.lifeprepared.com Emergency kits Home survival kit