Prepare an Emergency Car Kit

Items to Keep in Your Car

  • Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Blanket
  • Booster cables
  • Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)
  • First-aid kit and manual
  • Bottled water
  • Non-perishable high-energy foods, e.g., granola bars, raisins, and peanut butter
  • Maps
  • Shovel
  • Tire repair kit and pump
  • Flares