How to Put Together a Car First Aid Kit

Whether winter or summer, one thing that every person should have in their car is a first aid kit. But since emergencies on the road can be far more inconvenient than ones at home, you need to have more than just a basic first aid kit or emergency kit. Here are some items that you need to include that will turn any first aid kit into an emergency survival kit.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Blankets
• non-perishable food
• first aid kit
• bottled water
• jumper cables or battery car starter
• Oil
• Antifreeze
• Flat tire inflator

1. Pack at least one heavy blanket in a bright color, such as red or orange. This can be used not only for warmth if you are stranded in cold weather, but can serve as a way for you to use as a flag an indicate your location in case of emergency.

2. Pack several bottles of water. This will come in handy as drinking water if you get stranded in an emergency or as a way to cool off your engine or radiator if it overheats.

3. Pack non-perishable food. Throw in some granola bars, pop tarts, crackers, dry cereal, etc. You never know when you may need these.

4. Pack a first aid kit. You can buy a basic first aid kit anywhere. But then you need to customize it for your needs. If someone in the family is a diabetic, toss some glucose tabs into the first aid kit. Likewise, if anyone has allergies, make sure you include an epi pen.

5. Pack extra car oil and antifreeze.

6. Make sure you have jumper cables or a battery operated car starter. And if you choose the latter, make sure you charge and check it at least twice a year.

7. Buy a can of fix a flat, or some other aerosol tire inflator. In fact get two cans.

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