If you drive at all, at some point in time you will be faced with a roadside emergency. A flat tire, broken belt, overheating engine or dead battery are just some common occurrences when traveling. You probably have a cell phone on hand to call for help but it won’t work in all situations. There are some steps you can take to ensure you’re safe and on your way in the event of a major roadside emergency.
First take the time to create a web photo album dedicated to your car. This may sound funny but it can be an important tool. Upload things like your insurance policy and any other special documents you have relating to the car. Make the album private or even password protected to guard your information. You can store pictures here after you have an accident. Simply snap them and upload them on the spot so you have proof for your insurance company.
But preparing needs to go even further so that you’re safe in the moment. Take time to prepare two emergency kits. One that is a car kit and another that’s a personal kit.
Some items for your car kit can include;
• Sturdy work gloves
• Jumper cables
• Flash light with extra batteries
• Multipurpose tool
• Paper towels
• Windshield washer fluid
• Tire pressure gauge
• Road flares or warning cones
• Gallon jug of water
• Motor oil
• If you live somewhere that winter weather is an issue; Small shovel, ice scraper, kitty litter or sand
• Spare tire (filled), jack and lug wrench
Your Personal Kit will vary some depending on each person but should include at a minimum;
• Walking shoes or winter boots depending on the season
• A pair of socks
• A bottle of drinking water
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Shelf stable foods like granola, snack bars, nuts, etc.
• A blanket
• Warm gloves
• Coat
• Hat
• Rain poncho and/or umbrella
• First aid kit
If you’re traveling with children you will want to pack the items they may need if you are stranded for a period of time. Items like formula, baby food, snacks, extra clothes, diapers and winter weather survival gear are imperative.
When preparing your kits, imagine that you’re stranded for hours and unable to get home. You could be without heat (or cooling) and many other comforts. Even a minor roadside emergency can be difficult. Take the time to regularly review what you have in your vehicle and saved in your online photo galleries. Update the information regularly and before each trip, especially long trips look over the items in your car and adjust based on the season. You may think you don’t need things like hats and mittens in the summer months but if you’re stranded overnight temperatures could easily drop very low, leaving you exposed and cold. This can seem like a big waste of space especially if you have a small car but having these items in your vehicle can literally mean the difference between life and death in some situations.
First take the time to create a web photo album dedicated to your car. This may sound funny but it can be an important tool. Upload things like your insurance policy and any other special documents you have relating to the car. Make the album private or even password protected to guard your information. You can store pictures here after you have an accident. Simply snap them and upload them on the spot so you have proof for your insurance company.
But preparing needs to go even further so that you’re safe in the moment. Take time to prepare two emergency kits. One that is a car kit and another that’s a personal kit.
Some items for your car kit can include;
• Sturdy work gloves
• Jumper cables
• Flash light with extra batteries
• Multipurpose tool
• Paper towels
• Windshield washer fluid
• Tire pressure gauge
• Road flares or warning cones
• Gallon jug of water
• Motor oil
• If you live somewhere that winter weather is an issue; Small shovel, ice scraper, kitty litter or sand
• Spare tire (filled), jack and lug wrench
Your Personal Kit will vary some depending on each person but should include at a minimum;
• Walking shoes or winter boots depending on the season
• A pair of socks
• A bottle of drinking water
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Shelf stable foods like granola, snack bars, nuts, etc.
• A blanket
• Warm gloves
• Coat
• Hat
• Rain poncho and/or umbrella
• First aid kit
If you’re traveling with children you will want to pack the items they may need if you are stranded for a period of time. Items like formula, baby food, snacks, extra clothes, diapers and winter weather survival gear are imperative.
When preparing your kits, imagine that you’re stranded for hours and unable to get home. You could be without heat (or cooling) and many other comforts. Even a minor roadside emergency can be difficult. Take the time to regularly review what you have in your vehicle and saved in your online photo galleries. Update the information regularly and before each trip, especially long trips look over the items in your car and adjust based on the season. You may think you don’t need things like hats and mittens in the summer months but if you’re stranded overnight temperatures could easily drop very low, leaving you exposed and cold. This can seem like a big waste of space especially if you have a small car but having these items in your vehicle can literally mean the difference between life and death in some situations.
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