If you can recreate the complete emergency supply list for your home and keep all of it in your car, that’s great, but if you have a smaller car, here is a list of emergency essentials for your vehicle. Download the checklist.

• Drinking water, at least 3 gallons
• Non-perishable food: high-protein, low sugar, low salt. Meals-Ready-to-Eat, aka MRE’s, are a great option.
• Cell phone charger
• Road map
• Flashlight and new batteries
• Waterproof matches
• Blanket
• Emergency flares or glow sticks
• Roll of duct tape
• Paper towels or rags
• Water and food for your pets
• Full gas tank
• First Aid Kit: This list was taken directly from the Red Cross Auto First Aid Kit. You can also purchase complete vehicle first aid kits at any of our Hassett locations, Acehardware.com or at most chain drug stores. Download the vehicle first aid kit checklist. 
  • 4 Ibuprofen, 2/pk
  • 2 Extra Strength Non-Aspirin, 2/pk
  • 1 Red Cross First Aid Guide
  • 1 Light Stick
  • 2 Nitrile Exam Gloves
  • 1 Mini First Aid Guide with Auto Report
  • 1 Cold Compress, 4″ x 5″
  • 1 “Call 911” Distress Flag
  • 30 Adhesive Bandages, Plastic 3/4″ x 3″
  • 10 Junior Adhesive Bandages, Plastic 3/8″ x 1 1/2″
  • 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ Patch Bandage
  • 20 Adhesive Bandage, Fabric 3/4″ x 3″
  • 2 Knuckle Fabric Bandage
  • 2 Fingertip Fabric Bandage
  • 3 Butterfly Wound Closure, 3/8″ x 1 13/16″
  • 6 Gauze dressing pads, Sterile 2″ x 2″
  • 2 Gauze dressing pads, Sterile 3″ x 3″
  • 1 Conforming Gauze Roll Bandage, Sterile 2″ x 4.1 yd
  • 1 Trauma Pad, 5″ x 9″
  • 10 Alcohol Cleansing Pads
  • 12 BZK Antiseptic Towelette
  • 2 Insect Sting Relief Pad
  • 2 Motion Sickness Tablets
  • 3 First Aid Cream Pack, 0.9 gm ea
  • 10 Cotton Tipped Applicators
  • 1 Finger Splint/Tongue Depressor
  • 1 First Aid Tape Roll, 1/2″ x 5 yd
  • 1 Emergency Blanket

Your vehicle should always have its own backup supplies, but especially during severe weather, it’s important to make sure you have well-provisioned vehicle supplies.

• Proper size and inflated spare tire 
• Jumper cables
• Jack and wheel wrench
• Multipurpose tool
• Pressure gauge
• Vise grips
• Car battery charger
• Portable air compressor tire inflator
• Tow strap
• Antifreeze
• Motor oil: 2-3 quarts
• If you have a truck with outside storage like a roof rack or empty bed, you can carry a spare fuel container filled with gasoline – make sure you are using a container meant to store flammable liquids. DO NOT store gasoline inside your car or in a plastic container. 
• A high-lift jack isn’t essential, but it’s a good idea

If you’ve got your car ready, make sure your home is ready too.