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Emergency Car Kit

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After air to breathe, water is the thing we need most. Take some along, just in case.

Fix-A-Flat seals and inflates a leaky tire so you can make it to the service station or tire shop safely, and it doesn't require using a jack, wrench or other tools.

Made to jump-start your car when there's no one else around. With an inverter, this can also be used to power a cell phone.

Keep paper maps handy when power is disrupted. AAA offers free maps, as well as roadside assistance, which brings a lot of value to the cost of a membership.

A Leatherman Sidekick combines 15 tools in one.

Duct tape to patch, reinforce, repair, seal & bundle - and it makes you feel like McGyver.

Use a funnel when adding oil to your car.

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Carry a quart or two of motor oil, especially if you'll be driving in hot weather or pulling loads up steep grades.

A gallon-jug of coarse sand or a box of kitty litter can supply traction to help a car that's spinning its wheels in snow.

First aid supplies are car kit essentials.

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A roll of paper shop towels handles dirty work.

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A disposable one-gallon gas can means you always have an approved container available.

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A collapsible shovel helps to dig out of snow or sand.

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When a dead battery stops you in your tracks, jumper cables save the day.

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A hand-crank or battery operated radio provides updates during power outages.Be sure to keep one in the tornado safe room, and another in the car.

A mylar blanket can be a life-saver in a blizzard.

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