In case of a wildfire, you don’t want to have to worry if your vehicle is ready for an evacuation. Take steps now to pack an emergency kit in the car and to make sure your car has all maintenance up-to-date. | ready.gov/car
Car Emergency Kit
In case you are stranded, keep an emergency supply kit in your car to include:
- Jumper cables
- Flares or reflective triangle
- Car cell phone charger
- Blanket
- Map
- Cat litter or sand (for better tire traction)
Maintain your car
Perform routine maintenance when called for and check:
- Antifreeze levels
- Battery and ignition system
- Brakes
- Exhaust system
- Fuel and air filters
- Heater and defroster
- Lights and flashing hazard lights
- Oil
- Thermostat
- Windshield wiper equipment and washer fluid level
Car safety tips
- Keep your gas tank full in case of evacuation or power outages.
- Install good tires and make sure they have enough tread.
- Do not drive through flooded areas. Six inches of water can cause a vehicle to lose control or possibly stall. A foot of water will float many cars.
- Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.
- If a power line falls on your car, you are at risk of electrical shock. Stay inside until a trained person removes the wire.
- If it becomes hard to control the car, pull over, stop the car and set the parking brake.
- If the emergency could affect the stability of the roadway, avoid overpasses, bridges, power lines, signs and other hazards.
Courtesy Ready.gov
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