CAR MINI SURVIVAL KIT

We spend many hours each week in our vehicles. In addition our vehicles are often parked close to our places of employment or recreation. A major disaster could force us to rely on our cars for shelter and survival.

Assemble a survival kit in your car with some or all of the following items. Storing these supplies in a small day or back pack will make them convenient to carry if you need to walk.

Snack type nutritious foods (dried fruits, nuts, Granola bars, crackers, seeds, jerky, etc)

Comfortable shoes

Bottled water

Small first aid kit (include personal medications)

Fire extinguisher (A-B-C type)

Flares

Blanket (s)

Local maps and compass

Flashlight and batteries

Hand tools (screwdriver, pliers, etc)

Boy scout/Swiss Army type knife

A pair of heavy work gloves

Ziplock bags (toilet tissue/personal hygiene items)

Never let your gas tank get below ½ full. Gas stations may not be open the first few days following a major disaster