Prepare Your Vehicles
If you are evacuating an area or you are stranded in your vehicle, you should make sure your vehicle is prepared to help you survive. Prepare now by storing the following items in your vehicle and be sure to rotate the items periodically. Keep vehicles fueled (try to maintain at least half a tank of gas), in good condition and check weather and road conditions before a trip. Keep food, water, blankets close to the driver if traveling alone.
●First- Aid Kit with manual
●Flashlight with extra batteries
●Cell phone and phone card Roadside Assistance card
●Portable radio and extra batteries Fire Extinguisher (5lb A-B-C type) Extra fuses
●Flares or hazard reflectors Jumper cables
●Properly inflated spare tire
●Jack, lug wrench, tire guage Basic tool kit
●Windshield scraper and brush Small folding shovel
●Sand for traction
●Duct tape
●Gloves, rags. paper towels
●List of important phone numbers Travel maps
●Waterproof matches and candles Whistle and small mirror
●Pen, pencil, paper
●Cash (bills and coins) Drinking water Non-perishable energy foods Disinfectant (bleach)
●Can Opener
●Medications
●Toiletries
●Pre- moistened wipes
●Good shoes
●Extra clothes, gloves and hats
●Blankets or sleeping bag
●Flares, parking triangles, etc.