This winter I went to a neighboring city for the day. When I left home it was partly sunny and I thought a light sweater would be enough to wear for the day. At the last minute I did take my jacket. In two hours time the weather changed to blizzard conditions. It was snowing, blowing, and the electricity went out. Because of the storm I was a bit concerned and wondered if I would even be able to make it home because of the blizzard. I thought I had every thing in the trunk of my car I would need incase I couldn’t make it home through the storm so I felt secure in being prepared, (or so I thought).<\/p>\n
I checked the trunk when I got home and found I didn’t have any emergency supplies. What a rude awakening for me. I had taken out my organizer with my first aid kit, blanket, emergency kit, everything else I had for emergencies and had never put them back.<\/p>\n
This past week I was out of town and my daughter noticed one tire on my car had gone completely flat. I confidently told her to use the’ fix a flat can’ in the trunk to get my car to the shop to have it repaired. It is an inflator and sealer for tires. It is a foam, very easy to use and will allow you to drive on the tire for several miles until you can get the tire fixed. I had to use this product several years ago and I know it works. What peace of mind such a simple thing gives to me when I am driving in my car. I don’t have to have a jack or tools and it seals and inflates in minutes.<\/p>\n
No matter that the weather or circumstances it is a good idea to have some basic supplies in our vehicles. That means in very vehicle we or someone else in our family drives.<\/p>\n
Here is a list of suggested supplies to keep in our vehicles in case of an emergency:<\/p>\n
Booster cables and\/or…A 3-in-1 12Volt power station. It includes,<\/p>\n
1) an emergency jump start system;<\/p>\n
2) a 12 volt DC power supply which is a portable power source for lights, radio, cell phones;<\/p>\n
3) long-lasting illumination for roadside emergencies, work areas and camp sites.<\/p>\n
Car Jack You may have to use it someday so it is important to know how to use it. (Actually practice changing a tire before an emergency arises).<\/p>\n
Spare tire Check it monthly to make sure it is pumped up and in useable condition.<\/p>\n
Fix A Flat in a can<\/p>\n
A first aid kit.<\/p>\n
Road Flares<\/p>\n
There are roadside emergency kits you can buy that are ready to go.<\/p>\n
A sleeping bag, blanket. I carried an old quilt in my trunk for years thinking it was warm. We had to put it to the test and found it was not warm at all. Select a blanket to keep you warm. It can also come in handy if you are changing a tire and have to lay down on the ground.
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A flashlight that works, check to see if it the batteries are good every three months.
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Water to drink<\/p>\n
Sit down and think what you might need in case of a break down or an emergency when you are in your car and make up your own kit for your specific needs.<\/p>\n
Keep everything organized in a container that fits your vehicle whether it is in a car trunk, jeep, truck, SUV or mini van. The peace of mind you will have from being prepared is worth its weight in gold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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