Emergency Car Kit Checklist

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