What to put in an emergency roadside car kit  

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created by usedcarpartsguy 2009-08-30 01:52:45 pm

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If you live in the desert be sure to have at least a gallon of water for yourself & more to put in the car if it over heats. A rag to dampen & place on your head to help avoid heat stroke. Feminine napkins make great sterile swabs for any injury.

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submitted by SherylLoch 2009-08-30 03:48:26 pm    

 



Don't leave home without the following: Jumper cables, battery operated LED light (better than flares), first aid kit, flashlight, fix-a-flat, blanket, rain poncho, basic tools and a window scraper.

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submitted by usedcarpartsguy 2009-08-30 01:52:45 pm    


I keep a battery powered weather-ban radio in the trunk and since I come from a family of diabetics, we always have candy or a pack of crackers in the glove box. For winter months we keep an extra coat, gloves and boots in the trunk.

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submitted by KarenKramer 2009-08-30 02:58:53 pm    


I always make sure I have a cell phone and a charger or spare battery pack whenever I am traveling by car.

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submitted by parentingmaven 2009-08-30 02:35:37 pm    

What do you know about that?

 

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