Emergencies can happen, and you should be prepared!

How many of these things do you actually have in your car right now?

I mean, I guess the animal crackers, baby wipes, gas receipts, napkins, sunglasses and lip gloss rolling around in my car aren't really doing any good at all.

1.  Jumper cables. (I think I actually do have those in my trunk!)

 

2.  At least one flashlight with extra batteries. (I know, I know, my Dad always asks me if I have one, and I don't!)

 

3.  A first aid kit. (Nope, I don't have one)

 

4.  Non-perishable food.  Meaning canned food and things like energy bars. (Ew, nope... but I do have those crumbled up animal crackers.... so.)

 

5.  A can opener. (Definitely not.)

 

6.  At least three gallons of water per person.  Which means TWELVE gallons for a family of four.  But that's really just if you're driving through the middle of nowhere or going camping.  Otherwise it's overkill, and you'll just get terrible gas mileage.  (I'm sorry, what???? Do anyone have that?)

 

7.  A basic toolkit with a wrench, pliers, and a screwdriver. (Nope)

 

8.  Food and water for your pets. (Nope)

 

9.  A hand-cranked radio, or one that uses batteries. (Uhhhhh... nope)

 

10.  Cat litter or sand to give your wheels better traction if you get stuck. (Ummmm...nope)

 

11.  A shovel.  It's especially important in the winter, in case you need to dig your car out of the snow. (Sorry, no.)

 

12.  An ice scraper, unless you never drive anywhere cold. (Of course!  We're in Upstate NY!)

 

13.  Extra clothes, including a jacket.  (No, and frankly I don't have room for all this stuff!)

 

14.  A blanket or sleeping bag. (I do have a blanket in my trunk! Score!)

 

15.  Your old cell phone, and make sure it stays charged.  Even if it's deactivated, any cell phone can call 911.  (Good idea, but no, I don't have one.)

 

I mean, there's the list.  Obviously I didn't do to well!  How did you do?  How safe are you in your car?

I'm thinking if I had everything they think I "need" I wouldn't have room for passengers!

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