You and your family have decided to take a holiday road trip together. You envision scenic snowy routes, countless rounds of the alphabet game, and show tune sing-alongs. But if you're not careful, it could turn into a nightmare, complete with roadside medical emergencies.
Before you embark on your next road trip, make sure that you have all the essentials you need to be fully prepared for a possible emergency.
In Case of Emergency
Bad: 44% of Americans do not have first aid kits
Worse: 48% of Americans have no emergency supplies at all
Must-Have Roadside Emergency Kit Supplies
- Jumper cables
- Flares or reflective triangle
- Non-perishable food with manual can opener
- Water: 1 gallon per person for a period of 3 days
- Radio: hand-crankled or battery operated
- Basic tool kit: screwdriver, pliers, wrench
- Cat litter or sand for tire traction in mud or on ice
- Chargers for cell phones or other devices
- Flashlight
- Paper map
- First aid kit
- Batteries
- Blankets
Essential Basic First Aid Kit
- Medications
- Epi-pen for life-threatening allergies
- Ibuprofen or aspirin
- Antibiotic ointment
- Antiseptic wipes
- Tweezers
Stay Charged Up
20% of Americans use cell phones for emergency info and social media for warnings and alerts.
Sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Federal Emergency Management Agency
American College of Emergency Physicians
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