Car Emergency kit!

[borzoimom]

We also keep several tow straps,- a red tarp with reflective tape= ( could put on the top of a car if necessary) or even provide additional insulation, a 5 gallon of water, I also keep a bag of bil jac in there too, and will add snack bars . Remember to keep your cars full of gas in the winter. Not just to keep the gas line from freezing but also for obvious reasons here..

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I read that story- how sad.

Having a good kit in your car is always a good idea. I'm sure you could even find plenty of those items at the dollar section of target or walmart.

[kimlovescats]

Good thread, and good advice, Richard!

[Blue_Frog]

Thanks for the reminder! I took out my kit when I moved in Sept. because I needed the space and never put it back in my truck since then.

Also, one thing to add is a long burning candle -- both for light and warmth

[catland]

Another piece of advice I heard driving home was - to prevent hypothermia in a situation like this...

Take that handy knife that Richard told you to pack and cut up the car upholstery so you can stuff the batting in your clothes and shoes.

Still not warm enough? Scavenge for twigs, leaves, bark, anything you can stuff in your clothes to create dead air space to hold in your body heat.


This is such a sad, sad story.

[borzoimom]

Another piece of advice I heard driving home was - to prevent hypothermia in a situation like this...

Take that handy knife that Richard told you to pack and cut up the car upholstery so you can stuff the batting in your clothes and shoes.

Still not warm enough? Scavenge for twigs, leaves, bark, anything you can stuff in your clothes to create dead air space to hold in your body heat.


This is such a sad, sad story.

Oh wow that is a good one..