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For many of us, jumper cables and a snow scraper is the extent of our car safety kit. When was the last time you peered in your trunk and evaluated your kit?
Since 2006, the Government of Canada (in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance and the Salvation Army) began its 72 Hours campaign. The campaign helps Canadians '...cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency, enabling first responders to focus on those in urgent need.'
Here's what Public Safety Canada recommends as a basic emergency kit for to keep in your car:
Food that won't spoil, such as energy bars
Water in plastic bottles so they won't break (change every 6 months)
Blanket
Extra clothing and shoes
First aid kit with seatbelt cutter
Small shovel, scraper and snowbrush
Candle in a deep can and matches
Wind-up flashlight
Whistle in case you need to attract attention
Roadmaps
Copy of your emergency plan and personal documents
The Get Prepared campaign also recommends keeping these inside your trunk:
Click here for the above information in checklist format.
Visit Canada's Get Prepared campaign and get your family ready in case of an emergency.
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