Emergency
Tips: What to Do if You Have an Emergency
Often, we don't think about
what we need in an emergency situation until we're in one. Whether you
have a flat tire or another roadside emergency, you should have the following
items in your car:
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Spare tire (be sure to have
it checked each time you have your tires rotated)
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Jack
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Scissors
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Tool box with screwdrivers and
wrenches
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Car Owner's Manual
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Blanket
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Small hammer
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Flares
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Fuses
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Snack food
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Sealant for small leaks in tires
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Duct tape
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Fire extinguisher
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Empty Gas can
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Can of motor oil
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Portable radio with spare batteries
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Emergency phone numbers of family
and friends
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Insurance information
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Car registration
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Flash light with spare batteries
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First aid kit
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Bottled water
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Jumper cables
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Tire pressure gauge
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Paper
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Pen or pencil
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Pre-moistened towelettes
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Window scraper for ice
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Cellular phone
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Reflective vest