|
|
 |
| Emergency, Equipping Your Car for an |
| Here are the DIY Basics on equipping your car for an emergency. |
|
advertisement
|
|
Features  |
 |
|
|
|
|
- It's always a good idea to keep your car full of gas in the event of an emergency (figure A). You'll be thankful the first time you're stuck in traffic or in bad weather, when the extra weight can help.
- Be sure your spare is in good condition and that the car has all the necessary tools to make a change (figure B).
- In the trunk, have a fire extinguisher with a Class D rating and practice using it. Keep an assortment of lights and reflectors and know how to use them. Don't forget a first aid kit (figure C)!
- In colder areas, it's a good idea to have blankets and other items to keep you warm. Add an assortment of snow tools, like sand or cat litter, and a small shovel to get you back on the road.
- For more arid climates, carry a gallon of water.
- Finally, tape emergency health and contact information inside the glove box. Keep on hand a small supply of medications that your family uses regularly (figure D).
Web Extra: Think of your trunk as one big supply cabinet for emergency supplies. Create an emergency kit out of a container or backpack to store your emergency items. - Outfit your kit with the following items to be prepared for just about any situation: bottled water, non-perishable foods, rain ponchos, flashlight, jumper cables, flat tire fixer, work gloves, utility knife and fire extinguisher.
- In colder parts of the country, it's a good idea to have blankets, body warmer pads, ice scraper, snow brush, small shovel, matches, candles and canned heat.
|
|
|
)
)
)
)
WINDOWS MEDIA VIDEO
