Do you know what you should pack in your car when you are heading off for a nice, long road trip? Having a list of emergency supplies and the number of a Tow Service for every area that you will be passing through will help you prepare for any roadside emergency. So, what do you need to have in your car to prepare for such emergencies?
Food and Water
You should always keep bottled water and nutrient rich foods in your car. You never know when you could find yourself stuck in a remote location for an extended period of time. If you aren’t prepared for the worst, you could starve or become dehydrated. Pack enough supplies to last at least a few days – 3 bottles of water per person per day and things like granola, peanuts or survival packs of food.
Battery Jump Box
Some of the battery jump boxes that are sold today are awesome for getting through a roadside emergency safely. These boxes not only hold enough charge to jump start your car when the battery is dead, but also have outlets to charge your cell phone if/when the battery dies, provide an emergency light to make you more visible to passing drivers and some even have radios for you to listen to the news for alerts for the surrounding areas.
Blankets and Warm Clothes
Even the warmest climates can get chilly at night, so prepare for night-time emergencies by keeping warm clothes and blankets easily accessible in your car. This will help to prevent hypothermia while you away a Tow Service to come to your rescue.
Window Popping Tool
Pick up a window popping tool at your local auto supply store. These tools are typically multipurpose emergency tools. They not only pop windows open, but also have a small razor attached that can be used to cut seat belts if/when they won’t release on their own. This one tool can make it possible to escape a car after an accident easily.
Knowing how to handle an emergency between the time it occurs and the time that Arrow Wrecker Service Inc. arrives will help to keep you and your family safe during your road trip.
