car emergency kit stuff for winter and any other weather type?

Question

ok im trying to make a kit of stuff i might need in a emergency i have 1st aid kit,flashlight,poncho,socks,shopping bags(to put over your feet to keep em dry)allergy tablets,tylenol,paper towels,knife,rope,gonna get food (Granola or energy bars) matches,tools. all the norm stuff but i cant think of any more i need as much as possible i have a disabled bro and if i get stuck with him i need as much as possible im going to be putting this stuff in a 03 chevy blazer so give me ideas if you got any of other stuff to add

Answer 1

Sounds like your off to a good start on your kit. If your brother is on any type of medications make sure you have at least a week supply of it with you at all times. Keep water in the vehicle at least 2 gallons per person per day. If you have access to MRE's (meals ready to eat) they work best to keep in your vehicle as you can heat them up with a little bit of water in the MRE heater. Carry some warning triangles with you in case you break down so that drivers can see your vehicle in bad weather. Also carry some sort of traction aid kitty litter, or sand. Always carry blankets or even sleeping bags, enough for everyone that will be travelling in your vehicle. Spare tire, jack, lug wrench, extra oil, coolant, tranny fluid (automatic).

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Answer 2

Good start. Add extra batteries, candles, blankets, and you are already for most weather. If winter, add an extra coat, gloves and hats. One thing I recently picked up was a flashlight that is powered by turning a crank, so I don't need the extra batteries. I'm going to pick up a combo flashlight/radio that is powered by a crank next.

Also if you are going to be in snow, you should pick up a bag of kitty litter to put under the rear tires if you get stuck in the snow.

Answer 3

All those things are assuming that you are trying to SURVIVE some emergency. They are a good idea. But if you have a brother that is disabled, you need to be RESCUED in emergency (snow storm, etc.).

Go to to Google and look up "emergency beacon" or "personal locator beacon". Basically there are no monthly charges and you need to buy one and make sure the battery is checked once every few years. On activation, it transmits a signal to a satellite and informs the rescuers for your location (coast guard if on water, park rangers for being lost in the woods, etc.).

It is very small and you could just carry that in your back pack if you every need to switch cars or just get a ride. Some models are below $500

Answer 4

You know what, I was in driving school recently(this is irrelevent to safety but it will be helpful) and the teacher said to keep a disposal camera in your car in case of accidents that way you can take pictures of the accident. I'm sure there are plenty of other situations you would need it but hopefully that helps you!! Oh yeah... she also told me to keep at least 2 quarters (or some change) with your safety kit incase you forget ur cell phone. You can use a payphone if one is near by.

Answer 5

in case you do no longer breastfeed and stay in a rural area, i might comprise a pair cans of waiting to serve formulation as nicely as a gadget to open the can and a cup. you are able to feed formulation from a cup in case you do not have a bottle. My sister lives in rural MN and there is only a million save for 40 5 minutes that incorporates toddler formulation. each and every of the mothers there have that stowed in the motor vehicle only in case and alter it out as quickly as a month or so. in the adventure that your motor vehicle fails, this is a pair of hours formerly somebody comes by way of and you get help. i understand that happened to me (no teenagers at that component).

Answer 6

Blanket, jumper cables, bottled water, gas can, siphon hose, duct tape, electrical tape, ratcheting bit driver, pliers, phillips & flat head screw driver, sign up for AAA, glow sticks aka snap lights, towel, toilet paper, a "help/SOS" banner, radio & batteries, bandages, antiseptic wipes, neosporin, gauze pads, instant ice packs or heat packs, alcohol swabs, scissors, candle, latex gloves, lip balm, anti-ich cream, antacid, toothbrush and toothpaste

GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 7

A blanket
Emergency flares
Cell phone ( doesn't need to be activated, You'll still be able to dial 911)

Answer 8

Everything everyone else said!!!
Add a can of fix-a-flat to your list. And a gps, just in case.

Answer 9

water or water purification kit, cell phone,playing cards, books,gloves,light sticks (no batteries to go bad and no open flame),knit caps

Answer 10

everybody has great ideas here but i also put antifreeze and extra heater hose,rad. hoses,fan belts.hope this helps