Why Vehicle Preparedness Matters<\/h4>\n
Your vehicle can be your greatest asset during an emergency, so ensure it’s in top shape and stocked with essential supplies.<\/p>\n
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- A properly functioning vehicle enables you to evacuate dangerous areas swiftly during natural disasters, such as a tornado, hurricane, flood, or wildfire. When seconds count, a reliable car can be the key to your safety.<\/li>\n
- Breakdowns, accidents, and unforeseen weather circumstances can happen at any time, in any location. Being prepared can help you handle these situations, preventing minor inconveniences from becoming major crises.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Creating a Car Emergency Kit<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nNow, let’s talk about a comprehensive car emergency kit. Your kit should encompass a wide range of items to help you handle a variety of emergency situations. Here’s some items to consider:<\/p>\n
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- Flashlight
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<\/li>\n - Tool box\n
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- Wrench\/Pliers\/Screwdrivers<\/li>\n
- Multi-tool<\/li>\n
- Hammer<\/li>\n
- Zip ties<\/li>\n
- Socket set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Booster Cables<\/li>\n
- Tow Rope<\/li>\n
- Spare tire & car jack<\/li>\n
- Tire Repair Kit<\/li>\n
- Spare tire\n
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- Ensure you have a functioning spare tire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Lesson Learned:<\/strong> Summer 2023 we were camping in British Columbia and on the way we were in a 100km zero services zone (you may know it on the way to Radium), and blew a tire 40kms away from the next town. We were 100% prepared to change the tire (and did) but as it turned out the spare tire was flat! So we had to drive to the next town with a flat, praying hard it didn’t blow the last leg of the trip.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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- First Aid Kit<\/li>\n
- Food & Water\n
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- This item comes with an example disclaimer: Here in Alberta our winters can be as cold as -40C, and our summers can be as hot as +30C. Storing food and water needs to be done with caution. Water can freeze, and food can melt. Pack accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Blankets and extra clothing \/ outerwear (especially during winter)<\/li>\n
- Emergency blankets, emergency poncho, light sticks, portable toiletries<\/li>\n
- Phone charger<\/li>\n
- Spare cash<\/li>\n
- Wet wipes \/ sanitizer<\/li>\n
- Windshield scraper<\/li>\n
- Seatbelt escape tool<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
- Ensure you have a functioning spare tire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Flashlight