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Automated bank machines and credit cards may not work during a blackout or other emergency. It's a good idea to put some cash in your emergency kit.

Emergency car kit

If you have a car, prepare an emergency car kit and keep it in the vehicle. The basic emergency kit for cars should include the following items:

Food – that won't spoil, such as energy bars
Water – in plastic bottles so they won't break if frozen (change every six 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

Also keep these inside your trunk:

Sand, salt or cat litter (non clumping)
Antifreeze/windshield washer fluid
Tow rope
Jumper cables
Fire extinguisher
Warning light or road flares

Print this page or download the Acrobat version of the car emergency kit checklist (PDF 521KB). Check off the items for your car emergency kit as you accumulate them.

Safety tip: Learn about first aid. You could save a life.

Along with making emergency plans and preparing an emergency kit, knowing first aid could save a life. Contact your local Canadian Red Cross or St. John Ambulance to find out about first aid courses offered in your area.