Emergency in the car? No problem. By Sam Erickson Feature Writer
st ressf u l sit uat ions a re not necessarily the best prepared. The people who overcome these The most important things in obstacles a re t he ones who a car emergency are the same believe they can. t h i ng s t h at a r e i mp or t a nt e ver y ot her day : food a nd W hile they certainly provide water. Water is really the most physica l com for t, food a nd critical element. Most people water can go a long way toward don’t have loads of extra space providing that psychological in their car, but water can be comfort as well. stored in small drink boxes or Once you’ve taken care of these pouches in the trunk. essentials, you can look to a few Wa t e r i s a l s o u s e f u l f o r more important items. Staying sanitation or for taking care of dr y and warm w ill help you an overheated car. Food can be a preser ve energ y, so blankets problem because cars are often and a poncho or raincoat are the exposed to severe temperatures, next most important things to w h ich ma ke s food stor a ge get into your kit. difficult. Calorie-dense items, which are not perishable, are A solid mu lt i-tool g ives you you r best bet. T hese cou ld f le x i bi l it y w it hout a dd i n g include dried fruits, nuts and too much weight or the need energy bars designed for hiking for extra space, and a first aid k it is essent ia l to ta ke ca re or camping. of a ny s m a l l i nj u r ie s t h at Food and water can provide an might occur. If you have kids, important psychological boost consider providing some toys as wel l. Ma ny ex per ts have to occupy their time while you argued that people who survive wait for help. your car w ith an emergency preparedness kit.
Winter is the time when most car care emergencies happen. In t he wa rm days of spring and summer, few people are concerned about the occasional roadside problem. With alwayson com mu n icat ion a nd t he prol i ferat ion of roadside a ssista nce prog ra ms, ma ny people take it for granted that they will be able to call for help at a moment’s notice, regardless of the conditions. Mother Nature, however, has a way of humbling even the most prepared driver. In winter weather, the stakes are much higher in case of emergencies, particularly in northern parts of the United States. If you r a rea ha s i nclement weather, be prepared to meet any challenges by equipping
Commercial kits are available at big-box stores, hardware stores and many stores specializing in auto parts. These are often more expensive than building a k it you rself, but t hey a re convenient and can be used as a starting point for your kit. Only you can decide what the best option is to make sure that you don’t get stuck w it hout assistance. Being prepared in case of an emergency will give you t he tools-phy sica l a nd psychological – to get through the ordeal.
Car emergency kits can be purchased in the auto section of many stores, but it’s up to you to include items such as water, food, and blankets.
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