Roadside Emergency Checklist
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For those of you planning a car trip, it's best to think like a Boy Scout and be prepared. You can start by packing a roadside emergency kit. You can find a complete, prepackaged kit online or put together your own using our handy checklist below.
STANDARD SUPPLIES
- Auto first aid kit
- Two roadside flares
- Safety matches
- Jumper cables
- Flashlight (with auto charger kit, if possible)
- Fresh batteries for the flashlight (check every few months)
- Triangular reflector
- Thermal blanket(s)
- Bottled water (especially if a long trip is planned)
- Rain poncho and extra umbrella
- Wet wipes
ADDED EXTRAS
- Multi-purpose light that can operate as a flashlight, beacon light or reading light
- Small fire extinguisher
- Packs of dried fruit, nuts or protein bars, like Power Bars or Clif Bars (pack day of trip)
- Small hand shovel
- Heavy-duty nylon rope
- Tire chains (make sure they are legal in the states where you will be traveling)
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