From time to time I think about creating my own custom roadside emergency kit for the car. This is not just for breakdowns, but I'm thinking about car accidents specifically. Commercially available kits are great, but they are geared toward the general public.
My question to my fellow nurses:
What would you put in your ideal roadside emergency kit?
What would you keep in your purse or gym bag?
What about those of us who deal with (deep) freezing temperatures throughout the winter- any special considerations?
I'm looking forward to all the creative responses I'm going to be reading :)
My first concern about the ASA was ALLERGY and how to swallow it.
Am also concerned about liquids in cold, below freezing weather. I had stuff explode on me once, and then I learned my lesson (careful also in car's super hot summer weather - had a can of soda blow up).
Flashlights with extra batteries just in case there's a prolonged need. And the flashlight should be one that provides a good light periphery.
Some extra snow removal equip, incl kitty litter for traction.
Just a reminder - if you use your blankets for rescue victims, they'll prob go with them. So just think about it.
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Kitty litter -- great for traction if you get stuck. Also tire chains, a snow scraper and a shovel. (OK, I've left the shovel out since I no longer travel through the mountains out west during the winter. But it was helpful back in the day.)
An old sleeping bag, winter boots, 2 flashlights (I rotate my flashlights since I never remember the extra batteries), and water. Because of the freezing temperatures, the water bottles are only 3/4 full.
My parents taught me that when you get in the car to go somewhere, you should always dress as if you planned to walk. Extra layers can be shed in the car, but if your car breaks down, you'll be happy to have them. I've always followed this advice, even though I've rarely had to use it now that I'm an adult and responsible for maintaining my own cars. Dad didn't believe in maintenance, and we frequently were stranded at the side of the road.
Kitty litter -- great for traction if you get stuck. Also tire chains, a snow scraper and a shovel. (OK, I've left the shovel out since I no longer travel through the mountains out west during the winter. But it was helpful back in the day.)
An old sleeping bag, winter boots, 2 flashlights (I rotate my flashlights since I never remember the extra batteries), and water. Because of the freezing temperatures, the water bottles are only 3/4 full.
My parents taught me that when you get in the car to go somewhere, you should always dress as if you planned to walk. Extra layers can be shed in the car, but if your car breaks down, you'll be happy to have them. I've always followed this advice, even though I've rarely had to use it now that I'm an adult and responsible for maintaining my own cars. Dad didn't believe in maintenance, and we frequently were stranded at the side of the road.
I have my snow/ice scraper in my car plus a mini shovel. My habit of keeping extra winter gear is from my mom. I was born in Michigan and heaven help us if my brother or I tried to get into the car in the winter without our winter coat, hat and gloves. We never broke down, but my mom always said you never knew and we were always scolded and sent back in the house to get the gear if we didn't have it with us.
I have my snow/ice scraper in my car plus a mini shovel. My habit of keeping extra winter gear is from my mom. I was born in Michigan and heaven help us if my brother or I tried to get into the car in the winter without our winter coat hat and gloves. We never broke down, but my mom always said you never knew and we were always scolded and sent back in the house to get the gear if we didn't have it with us.[/quote']
Thanks for the reminder! Sometimes I try to get away with being underdressed for the car, but a breakdown can mean death in some areas. I need to get my car act together.
Kitty litter -- great for traction if you get stuck. Also tire chains, a snow scraper and a shovel. (OK, I've left the shovel out since I no longer travel through the mountains out west during the winter. But it was helpful back in the day.)
An old sleeping bag, winter boots, 2 flashlights (I rotate my flashlights since I never remember the extra batteries), and water. Because of the freezing temperatures, the water bottles are only 3/4 full.
My parents taught me that when you get in the car to go somewhere, you should always dress as if you planned to walk. Extra layers can be shed in the car, but if your car breaks down, you'll be happy to have them. I've always followed this advice, even though I've rarely had to use it now that I'm an adult and responsible for maintaining my own cars. Dad didn't believe in maintenance, and we frequently were stranded at the side of the road.
I should have kept my old winter boots for the car. A decent flashlight is probably the most basic and the most forgotten thing. I have a little LED on my keychain, but I'm going to get a few flashlights for rotation like you do. Most winters, because I don't have a car shovel, I just never take my snowshoes out of the back, so there's always something around to dig out with. A shovel would be a lot better . I'm also thinking about a minimum of 4 emerg blankets too.
. I'm also thinking about a minimum of 4 emerg blankets too.
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My first concern about the ASA was ALLERGY and how to swallow it.
Am also concerned about liquids in cold, below freezing weather. I had stuff explode on me once, and then I learned my lesson (careful also in car's super hot summer weather - had a can of soda blow up).
Flashlights with extra batteries just in case there's a prolonged need. And the flashlight should be one that provides a good light periphery.
Some extra snow removal equip, incl kitty litter for traction.
Just a reminder - if you use your blankets for rescue victims, they'll prob go with them. So just think about it.