Emergency Tools

Items to Have for Unexpected Events

Often, we don't think about what we need in an emergency situation until we're in one. Whether you have a flat tire or another roadside emergency, you should have the following items in your car:

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• Spare tire (be sure to have it checked each time you have your tires rotated)
• Jack
• Scissors
• Tool box with screwdrivers and wrenches
• Car owner's manual
• Blanket
• Small hammer
• Flares
• Fuses
• Snack food
• Sealant for small leaks in tires
• Duct tape
• Fire extinguisher
• Empty gas can
• Can of motor oil
• Portable radio with spare batteries
• Emergency phone numbers of family and friends
• Insurance information
• Car registration
• Flash light with spare batteries
• First aid kit
• Bottled water
• Jumper cables
• Tire pressure gauge
• Paper
• Pen or pencil
• Pre-moistened towelettes
• Window scraper for ice
• Cell phone
• Reflective vest