Emergency Car Kit Checklist

Pets In Car

The Basics

  Food – that will not spoil, such as energy bars

  Water – In plastic bottles so they will not break if frozen

  Blanket

  Extra clothing and shoes

  First Aid Kit – with seatbelt cutter

  Small shovel, scraper and snowbrush 

  Candle in a deep can and matches

  Wind-up flashlight

  Whistle – in case you need to attract attention

  Roadmaps

  A copy of your emergency plan and personal documents

  Cellphone charger

Keep in the trunk of your car

  Jumper cables

  Fire extinguisher

  Warning light or road flares

  Tow rope

  Antifreeze/windshield washer fluid 

  Sand, salt or cat litter (non-clumping)


Additional Considerations

  Toolkit

  Road flares or hazard triangles

  Tire gauge

  Spare tire

  Tire iron and jack

  Can of aerosol tire sealant

  Coolant

  Window breaker tool

  Seatbelt cutter tool

  Duct Tape