Car Emergency kit!

[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..