Nobody ever wants to be stuck in a situation where a survival kit is needed. But once you find yourself in this type of predicament, it’s too late to wish you had put together some necessities beforehand. But do you know what you should include in an emergency kit for your certified Ford? Here are some suggestions to keep you safe until help arrives.
1. Water is the most important necessity. Keep a gallon of water or a few bottles of water in your trunk at all times. If you live in a region that gets cold during the winter, empty out some of the water or else the bottles could bust open when they freeze.
2. Food comes next. Canned foods that offer protein (beans, vegetables) are great if you keep a can opener in your car as well. Or, if you prefer, keep some beef jerky or other non-perishable and easy-to-eat foods in your trunk.
3. Keep some soft materials handy as well as a change of clothes. You might get out and explore where you are once you get stuck. If it’s snowy or rainy outside, you’ll want to change clothes afterwards so you can stay warm. The soft materials serve as makeshift pillows and blankets.
4. Emergency equipment is essential, too. Keep a pair of jumper cables with you at all times as well as a flashlight, a fresh supply of batteries, matches, candles, and a shovel for digging out your vehicle.
5. Keep a first aid kit in your trunk. Bandages, medication, gauze and other essentials will come in handy if you get stuck somewhere with an injury.
6. Even if you don’t like to have a regular cell phone, you can still get an emergency cell phone that will only call 911. This is a great item to keep with you in your vehicle. It could get help to you in a matter of minutes instead of hours or days.
Don’t be stuck in the middle of nowhere without the supplies you need to survive. A few minutes of preparation might just save your life.
