My daughter recently went on a road trip up north!
Today’s post is by Troy Lowe; Vice President of Development at SafeSourcing.
My daughter recently went on a road trip up north and it reminded me of this BLOG that I posted a few years ago. She and a few friends were going to Cleveland to watch an NFL game and they decided to stay the night and visit a few attractions while they were there. After she left it occurred to me that she does not have an emergency kit in her car. Luckily, everything went smoothly, and they made it there and back safely. But keep in mind, if you are going on road trips especially in the winter months, it is a good idea to carry along an emergency kit just in case you run into trouble.
If you have been driving for a while you know that unexpected things can happen. Most of us spend hours in our cars and don’t think twice about emergencies that can occur while on the road. These emergencies may not even involve you and your automobile. With all of the traffic and congestion on the roadways it is possible that you could end up stuck for hours because of bad weather or accidents. It is important to be prepared and ready for these unexpected problems. One way to prepare yourself is to have an emergency car kit in all of your vehicles. These kits can be purchased, or you can make your own kit stocked with all of the necessary items. These emergencies don’t always happen in convenient places where cell phone service is available, and a tow truck is nearby. Therefore, you need to be prepared for any conditions that may occur. Below are some suggested items that you should include in your emergency car kit.
- Jumper Cables
- Tool Kit
- First Aid Kit
- Fire Extinguisher
- Reflective Warning Triangles
- Tow Strap
- Foam Tire Sealant
- Gloves
- Flashlight
- Duct Tape
- Cell Phone Charger
- Warm Blanket
- Windshield Ice Scraper
- Drinking Water
- Non-Perishable Snacks
If you need help researching emergency kits for your vehicles, feel free to contact SafeSourcing. We can gather all the necessary information for you and help you decide which kit meets your needs. If you would like more information on how SafeSourcing can help you, please contact a SafeSourcing Customer Service representative. We have an entire team ready to assist you today.
