Lead Foot Linda's
41149 Hwy 6, #3
Avon, Colorado 81620
Call: (970) 476-1810                 
 
Emergency Preparedness for Cars
 

Disaster on the Road
There is no place of greater importance to keep a survival kit and emergency supplies than in your car. Following a catastrophic disaster whether it be an earthquake, terrorist attack, flood, hurricane, tornado, etc. you need to be prepared for the worst when you are traveling about in your car. If and when such a disaster occurs, you will need proper emergency supplies because you may be located far away from your friends, family, and home leaving you to fend for yourself in a time of chaos. The worst mistake you can make in preparing for an emergency is to assume that others will be able to help you. This is simply not true...you must be self-sufficient because emergency personnel will be busy rescuing people who need immediate medical attention.
 
That is why it is so important to have a car survival kit in whatever car you and your loved ones are traveling. That’s why we have specially listed what an emergency car survival kit should contain with the essential supplies to carry in your car.  Below you can find out more about these life saving survival kits and supplies and how to personalize your disaster planning.
 

Emergency car survival kits should contain 72 hours worth of emergency supplies for car disaster preparedness. Here is a list of what to have:

Flashlight

  • spare batteries

Charge cell phone battery

  • spare battery

Road maps

First aid kit

Bottled water

Snacks and food (food bars)

Full tank of gas

  • always fill up again at half-way mark

Thermal blankets

Safety Whistle

Tissue Packs

Light Sticks (flares)

Vinyl gloves

Triangle Reflector

Jumper Cables

AM/FM Radio

  • spare batteries

Multi-function Swiss Army Knife

Box Waterproof Matches

Emergency Candles

Vehicle safety check

  • air in tires
  • all fluid levels
  • belts & hoses
  • battery & tires