Assemble a survival kit for your automobile with the following items. Storing some of these supplies in a small bag or backpack will make them more convenient to carry if you need to walk.

• Blankets
• Bottled water
• Change of clothes
• Coins for telephone calls
• Fire extinguisher -- multipurpose, dry chemical type
• First aid kit and manual
• Emergency signal device (light sticks, battery-type flasher, reflector, etc.)
• Flashlight with fresh batteries
• Food (nonperishable -- nutrition bars, trail mix, etc.)
• Gloves
• Local map and compass
• Rope for towing, rescue, etc.
• Paper and pencils
• Pre-moistened towelettes
• Prescription medicines
• Battery-operated radio with fresh batteries
• Small mirror for signaling
• Toilet tissue
• Tools (pliers, adjustable wrench, screwdriver, etc.)
• Whistle for signaling
• Jumper cables
• Duct tape