Emergency Car Kits

I have been asked to do a post about emergency car kits.  This is especially important now as the weather grows cold, and there may be snow in your area.

You can keep your car kit in a backpack or duffel bag in your trunk.  You may purchase a car kit, or you can create your own.  It should include the following items:

• Jumper Cables
• Water
• Food
• Radio
• Flashlights
• Batteries
• First Aid Kit (including medications)
• Tools
• Kitty Litter (in winter)
• Shovel
• Blankets
• Emergency Candles
• Matches
• Extra set of clothes, boots
• Diapers (if you have a young child)
• Cloth in bright color (to attach to antenna if you are stranded)
• Money 

Printable Version

Do you store anything else in your car for safety reasons?

My car kit.  I also put a shovel and salt in the car before long trips.