Car Emergency Kits

I mentioned in my post about shelters that your car needs to be in good repair in case you have to leave suddenly. It is also a good idea to have a Car Kit (much like a 72-hour Kit) to be prepared for all sorts of emergencies. Here is the way we did ours:

Checklist

Water

Blankets

Extra clothes

First Aid Kit (including sunscreen)

Map of area and compass

Money (with a couple dollars of quarters)

Snacks (rotate every six months)

Toilet Paper

The Book of Mormon

Cards

Cell Phone Charger

Diapers and Wipes

A pair of comfortable tennis shoes

Bungee Cords

Flashlight (and/or candles and matches in a jar)

Flare

Ice Scraper

Jumper Cables

Jack and Spare tire

Basic Tools (small shovel, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, pocket knife, etc)

General Information

-Try to keep your car full with at least half a tank of gas.

-Keep your car in good repair.

-Keep copies of important documents concerning your car in the glove box and at home in your safe.

-Memorize your license plate number and driver's license number.

-Check and restock your car kit at least once a year.

- If you have an SUV you might want to consider a way to strap down or secure your emergency kit. SUVs are much more likely to roll in an accident. The last thing you want is for your emergency kit to bounce around the car and potentially harm you or a passenger.

Natalie helping with the checklist.

 We put the kit in the car and then I remembered our own advice about SUVs and securing cargo so...

I busted out this cargo net that came with the car and put it to use for the first time.

 Caleb was very interested in the tools as I checked out our supplies =o]

 Have I every changed a tire? No. Have I watched it done in person? Yes. (at night in the rain) Have I watched the youtube video on how to change a flat tire? Yes.

Then the next day we did the kit for Kent's car while Caleb was taking his morning nap. Natalie was so done helping so I let her play.

This is what our living room looked like when I was done... we got it all cleaned up by the time Kent got home so it's all good.

 Have fun and good luck!