Last night's Winter Storm Preparedness class was so good. I learned SO MUCH from these Scouts. They gave a wonderful presentation, were completely set up by the time we got there and they were very well versed in their subject. I also realized that my car emergency kit is so "woozy" that if I ever get caught in a blizzard I'll probably be dead meat. So today I have to get on the ball and update, update, update!
Here are the lists of kit items that they suggested for having in your car during the winter. You would adjust these according to the season.
Small Kit - for all times!
Flashlight - suggested that you place one battery in backwards to stop the batteries from draining while in storage.
Gloves
stocking cap, extra shoes
water
cook tself meals
matches/lighters
glow sticks
hard candy
knife/ pocket knife
hand warmers
small 1st aid kit
cell phone (Did you know that even an old cell phone that doesn't have coverage will connect for a 911 call? And when you call they can pinpoint your exact location?)
Medium Kit - For day trips
All the contents in in a Small Kit pus......
granola bars / protein bars
toilet paper
diaper pack if you have a baby
thermal blanket
Large Kit - When traveling a distance away from home
All the items in the Small and Medium Kits plus....
flares
jumper cable
gas can - empty!
tow rope/strap
crank radio - click here to see some options
small medicine pouch
little snacks
candle (100 hour plus - can be bought at Emergency Essentials etc.)
book/games/cards/entertainment
shovel - the folding ones are nice
extra batteries
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