Making Your Vehicle Disaster Prepared

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We are commuters who travel no matter what the weather situation may be, spending a great deal of time on the road.
For this reason, it is important to have a survival kit in your vehicle. This simple...
We are commuters who travel no matter what the weather situation may be, spending a great deal of time on the road. For this reason, it is important to have a survival kit in your vehicle.
This simple check list can be assembled in an afternoon. Gather supplies: A sturdy plastic storage box with a tight fitting lid.
Make sure the box is large enough to hold the following items: Make a small separate zip lock bag to hold the following hygiene products: unscented baby wipes, hand sanitizer, and a small box of Kleenex. Add this to the big box.
Make a small separate box with first aid supplies.  Band-Aids in assorted sizes, antibiotic ointment, individual alcohol wipes, aspirin, instant ice and heat compresses and a ace bandage. Add this into the larger box.
Top off the box with a blanket for warmth, consider a down blanket if you live in a cold, snowy area of the country. It’s a good idea to keep a pair of tennis shoes in the car at all times.
If you live in a rural area and you know the odd of getting stuck or stranded is likely, include rain gear and a change of clothing. Pack a car emergency box as well.
The following checklist will help you assemble car care supplies. Use a sturdy plastic box to hold the following: A money survival kit: Keep a roll of quarters and other small change in your car.
Have five to ten one dollar bills. A prepaid credit card will allow you to have money for an emergency without the risk of someone stealing you main bank credit card.
Make sure you understand any expiration dates on the cards and if there are extra surcharges to use the card. Keep a prepaid cell phone in your car at all times.
Make sure to store a recharger with the phone. Take a day to purchase and pack kits for all the vehicles you family drives.
Remember to customized supplies to reflect your families’ unique needs. A family with a baby needs to pack diapers, wipes, baby food and powdered formula that can be mixed with water.
Small children will need extra snacks, a few books or toys to help pass the time. A little planning today can help you cope with being stranded in your vehicle until help arrives.
Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com Paul Joshua is the owner of 1-800-PREPARE LLC. and was a volunteer firefighter for 7 years with both the CFD and the LFD.
He strongly believes that every person should be prepared to take care of themselves should disaster strike and at the same time that our emergency service personnel be as prepared and equipped as they can be. Make sure you prepare yourself and your family for any type of emergency with life-saving survival kits from 1-800-PREPARE.
(We also intend to give a portion of each sale to groups such as: volunteer fire departments, ambulance corps and any other groups that respond or assist in times of need.).