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Car Emergency Kit Checklist
The following is a list of items to include in your car emergency kit.

Printable version: Car emergency kit checklist (PDF: 188KB/1 page)

Battery-powered radio and extra batteries
Plastic flashlight and extra batteries (reverse batteries when not in use to prevent accidental burnout; replace yearly)
Blankets or sleeping bags
Booster (jumper) cables
Fire extinguisher (5-pound, A-B-C type)
Bottled water
Nonperishable, high-energy foods: granola bars, raisins, peanut butter, etc.
Compass and road maps
Dry clothing, gloves or mittens, winter boots
Telephone card and quarters for phone calls (consider carrying a cell phone)
Sack of sand or cat litter (for tire traction)
Tire repair kit, air pump, basic tool kit
Pencil and paper
Knife
Shovel
Tow rope or chain
Flares and reflectors
Metal cup for water
Rope (tie self to car when leaving vehicle during a storm)
Three-pound coffee can, matches and candle stubs to melt snow for drinking water
Large plastic garbage bags to insulate feet, and safety pins/duct tape to hold bags in place
First-aid kit with essential medications
Absorbant compresses
Adhesive bandage
Adhesive cloth tape
Sterile gauze
Instant cold compresses
Roller bandage
Assorted bandages, dressings
Antibiotic and hydrocortisone ointment, antiseptic wipes, eye drops
Breathing tube with one-way valve for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
Oral thermometer (non-mercury, nonglass)
First-aid instruction booklet
Aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.
Tweezers

Note: I'm working on it. This is a long list!
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