Tip of the Week…Auto Kit for Quick Exit from the City or When You Can’t Get Back Home

Posted by Carolyn on May 7th, 2010 in Before the Disaster, City Dwellers, Evacuation and Refuge, Natural Disasters, Survival Tips, Tip of the Week | Comments Off

When living in the city or commuting a distance you should always be prepared with a good kit in your car. For city dwellers we all know we can be “stuck” at work for the night due to power outages, civil disruptions, weather, or a variety of other reasons. Having a good kit in your car can make this overnight an adventure rather than a drudgery. If you should have to, or choose to, leave the city due to a disaster of any kind having a kit already to go in your car may save valuable time as you attempt to beat the inevitable traffic nightmares.

Some of the basic items to include:

Jumper cables
Flare and/or Emergency 12 inch glow sticks
Two quarts of oil
Gallon of antifreeze
Extra fuses
Multi purpose tool
Tire inflator (such as a Fix-A-Flat)
Tire pressure gauge
Work Gloves
Set of maps marked with evacuation routes
Emergency contact phone numbers
Cell phone charger
70 feet of Rope
Rescue Tape
First aid kit
First Aid Guide
Wool or Wool blend Blanket
Number ten can to be used to scoop snow or water, build a fire, heat food, etc.
Water proof Matches or Fire Starter
Mylar Emergency blanket
Flashlight and extra batteries (not stored in flashlight) and/or 6 inch Glow Sticks
Rags
Roll of paper towels
Towelettes
Roll of toilet paper
Spray bottle with washer fluid
Rain Poncho
Ice scraper
Pen and paper
Help sign
Survival Energy Bars
Survival packaged water
Whistles
Change of clothing
Sweater and/or jacket
Hat
Walking shoes
Sunglasses
Cash in small denominations

Begin today and gather the items you already have around your home. Place items in a back pack so should you have to leave your car and walk you will still have hands free to deal with debris or to help children, the elderly, the injured or pets.

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designed for your family’s needs, not a generic list you may find other places.

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