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Emergency Supplies to Keep in Your Car

As we’ve mentioned previously, emergencies can happen both on or off the road. The last thing you want is to be stranded without any tools to get you back on your scheduled route, especially in the dark.

Whether you have a flat tire, engine problems, or you’re stuck waiting out a storm, having an emergency supply kit in your car will help you be prepared during a potentially stressful situation.

You’ll want to ensure you have a first aid kit on hand that includes bandages, antibiotic ointment, a blanket, thermometer, gauze and tape. Try to keep nonperishable food in your car throughout the year in case you are stranded for a period of time without emergency assistance. It’s best to keep dried fruits and nuts in your car, but, if you do decide to keep canned items in your trunk then you’ll want to be sure you have a manual can opener on hand.

If you’re familiar with our products, then you’ll know our Cyalume flare sticks come with a metal bipod stand to help keep them in place on the side of the road. You’ll want to mark your surroundings with some type of flare so that your vehicle is more visible, and Cyalume products are a safe and hassle-free way to do this.

The last few items you’ll want to keep in your car are jumper cables, a tool kit, a car charger for your cell phone and emergency phone numbers in case your phone battery dies.

It’s always a good idea to be prepared in advance for any event and keeping an emergency supply kit in your car throughout the year is one of the best ways to help protect yourself should you need to.