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Assemble an emergency kit for the car

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Got the first aid part down, but need to have other emergency supplies like water, food, walking shoes, etc.
Includes: sturdy universal jack, flashlight, blanket, tire gauge....could add a few things yet
http://beprepared.com/article.asp?ai=28
need:
1 gallon water
A lighter
Food-at least one box of granola bars
Flashlight
1st aid kit
Blanket
1 change of clothes
Bag of sand or rock salt
Poncho
Gas can
Rope
Electric air pump
Basic kit
-Cellular phone
-First-aid kit
-Fire extinguisher
-Warning light, hazard triangle, or flares
-Tire gauge
-Jack and lug wrench
-Foam tire sealant or a portable compressor and plug kit
-Spare fuses
-Jumper cables or a portable battery booster
-Flashlight
-Gloves, hand cleaner, and clean rags
-Auto-club card or roadside-assistance number
-Disposable flash camera
-$20 in small bills and change
-Pen and pad of paper

Additional items for long-distance driving
-Basic tools
-Coolant hose repair kit and tape
-Extra clothes and small tarpaulin
-Water and nonperishable emergency food
-CB radio
-GPS navigation system

Additional items for winter driving
-Windshield scraper
-Tire chains and tow strap
-Blanket and winter hat
-Chemical hand warmers
-Small folding shovel
-Bag of cat litter
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/tires-auto-parts/auto-parts/roadside-emergency-kit-what-to-carry-with-you-1105/overview/index.htm
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