Simi Valley Toyota’s Emergency Kit Must Haves | Simi Valley, CA

 

It’s important to be prepared when out on the road. Whether your car breaks down or you come across another driver in distress, you should always keep an emergency kit in your vehicle just in case. But, what supplies should you stock up on? Well, Simi Valley Toyota has come up with a list of items to keep in your kit that’ll help you feel prepared to take on any emergency. Take a look at our suggestions below and hit the road with confidence. 

 

Simi Valley Toyota’s Emergency Kit Must Haves:

 

1. First-aid kit with an assortment of Band-Aids, adhesive tape, gauze pads, aspirin, antiseptic wipes, antiseptic cream or ointment, and anything particular to you or your family, like extra medication or other necessities, like Lactaid or similar.
2. Fire extinguisher, rated for Class B and Class C fires by the National Fire Protection Association or NFPA. The NFPA says Class B fires are those that involve flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene. Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment such as switches, panel boxes, and batteries. These are both dangers in a vehicle!
3. Three reflective warning triangles. While many prepackaged emergency kits contain one warning triangle, you should have three that are placed 50 feet apart to warn oncoming traffic. In a pinch, though, one will do.
4. Tire gauge. You should use the tire gauge in your car’s emergency kit to periodically check the air pressure in your spare tire to make sure that it is road ready.
5. Foam tire sealant is a quick, inexpensive way to repair many flats without changing the tire.
6. Jumper cables that are at least 10 feet in length and coated with at least 8-gauge rubber.
7. Flashlight and extra batteries. The flashlight should be waterproof.
8. Duct tape, the universal fix-it solution. You should carry at least 10 feet of it.
9. Tow strap or tow rope that is strong enough to tow 6,000 pounds.
10. Multipurpose utility tool, like a Leatherman or a Swiss Army knife.
11. Rain poncho. Even an inexpensive plastic poncho is better than nothing when changing a tire in the pouring rain.
12. Drinking water. Never a bad idea to stay hydrated!

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