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my vehicle is where I have my largest kit. Sometimes that has been designed to supply everything I need for 2 weeks. Currently I have decided I only need it to supply me for 3-5 days


first Aid
bandaids and stuff
deal with a dead 12v battery
Jumpstart pack and a 9v battery to open frunk
here is my kit in excel format complete kit

Dealing with a car accident.

It's not easy deciding what personal information to share at the scene of a car accident because you want to be nice on one hand but on the other hand you want to protect your identity. Here is what the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has to say about that.

"While individual state laws may vary, in most cases, you only need to provide your name and insurance information. Divulging more than that, such as your address or driver's license number, could put you at risk for identity fraud."

Here is a list of things to put in your car in case of a car accident. Put this kit in a place that will be accessable after an accident. I keep 2 in seperate places.

Reason for Item
Item
Dead Phone battery
Small Phone charger: If your phone is compatable magnetic makes it easier to handle while using the phone.
documenting an accident
Camera, which is your phone
Reducing the chance of getting hit by a car
High visibility vest
Dealing with rain
Emergency rain poncho (this is a $3 plastic poncho)
Informing others of an accident
Emergency Flashers: battery powered is my preference but flaires and reflective triangles also work.
documenting an accident
Pencil, pen, Paper
documenting an accident
Car accident action card.

Car accident action card.

Here is this information in PDF format Car Accident Action Card

Determine if there are any injuries. Call 911 if there is.
If someone is injured and in the way of traffic, do not move them, position a car between them and the traffic even if this impedes traffic.
After dealing with injuries.
Move your car to the side of the road.
Save Dashcam Footage. Having a Dashcam is very important now a days.
Put on high visibility vest. Put your car between you and the traffic. If you can not do this put on high visibility vest and put out flashers.

Information gathering check list

Start recording a video

Your phone can probably do this. You don't need to point it at anything just the audio of what people tell you is enough.

Exchange insurance information


- take a picture of their proof of insurance. You can usually take a picture while you are also making a video.
- if they don't have proof of insurance get their phone number and address, get a good picture of them on the video. See if you can get a picture of their registration. If they ask for your registration, phone number, address, or drivers license inform them they can get that through your insurance company.

Write down. Drivers names.
Write down passengers names if possible.

Don't discuss responsibility or your policy coverage.

Take lots of pictures

, Do not walk into traffic to do so but get as many pictures as you can.
- the location, 360 video
- The vehicles, especially license plates and damage.
- Try to get passengers on camera.
- The vehicles vin number. Inside the windshield right in front of the driver. This is a good time to get video of inside their car and any passengers in the car.

Get phone numbers of whiteness's

Call Police

if there is any damage to vehicles or there are injuries the insurance company will need a police report.
once you are in a safe place call your insurance company or use their app.
Remember The most important thing is to stay safe. If you don't feel safe stay in your car and call the police.
sugestions from friends I would add a few things in the repair section: Small shovel (gets you out of snow or sand, if stable and sharp can be a light axe, allows you to dig sanitation holes), zip ties, safety pins, cordage, wire, maybe a small saw I also didn't see anything that would be usable as towel for a few days so a few of the compressed oned are probably a good idea. Something as shelter if you cannot use the car / to make a car usable again for that purpose
dig a vehicle out of snow, sand, or mud.
shovel
ability to chop wood into kindling,
multi purpose shovel axe
ability to dig sanitation holes
shovel
secure things like a broken bag strap
zipties, plastic and stainless steel
secure torn clothing or hold up a hem
safty pins
secure equipment to a car or hold a door closed that wont latch
cordage
need use
wire
cut small wood and branches
small saw
clean and dry things
towel, microfiber cloth, compressed towel
What are you being prepared for
Equipment that might help with that
Prepare for being pulled over by police
License, Registration, Insurance
Be hydrated 
water bottle
Have medications for as needed symptoms 
Personal medication bag
Follow Jessica into a store
Mobility scooter
stuffy nose
tisues
general headach
Medicin firstaid kit
Stay warm in winter and cool in summer
extra hat, gloves, scarves
Stay warm in winter and cool in summer
Wear or bring appropriate clothes and Jacket for possible weather
Walk 1-2 miles from stranded car in snow
Wear good walking shoes or have a pair in the car
Call 911 during an emergency
Cellphone and charger
Treat heart attacks. Deal with allergic reaction sanitize hands and keyboard. Deal with small cuts. Deal with medium cuts and scrapes. Sterilize tools and undamaged skin. Remove splinters. Diagnose hyperthermia and hypothermia
" Aspirin 325mg 4-50 tablets, Allergy tablets 4hr (Benadryl) 4-50 tablets, Hand sanitizer, Hydrocortisone cream (anti itch), 8-100 Band-Aids, Topical antibiotic (Neosporin), Alcohol Pads, Antiseptic wipes, Tweezers/Splinter Remover, Thermometer, CPR and First Aid guide"
Buy lunch and dinner even if power is out
Visa Card on person, $100 cash in car
Sanitize hands
Hand sanitizer
Treat opioid overdose
Narcan nasal spray
Cut stuck seatbelt
Seatbelt Cutter in reach of the driver. Secured so it doesn’t disapear in car accident
Clean up during and after eating
napkins
See at night inside car and out
Small Flashlight
Be outside of car on busy road. Fixing tire, getting gas.
Reflective Vest or flashers to wear on body, flashlight
Inform other drivers I am having problems with my car
Emergency Flashers
Fix a car with a dead 12v battery
USB Jump start pack compatable with electric cars (doesn't pulse the energy to protect an ICE vehicles starter)
slow charge car
addapter for car charger
Repair a flat tire
Slime fix a flat and 12v tire pump that can fill a tire in 7 minutes
Hold broken mirror on, fix leaking coolant hose
Duct Tape
Take down information after an accident. leave a message with the car
Pencile and Paper. Accident information check off list
Drive in the snow. Have traction on ice.
Proper tires, snow tires from November to March
Bandage large wounds. Stop bleeding. Clean wound. Splint broken bone or sprained ankle.
First Aid Kit
Walk in the rain. Sit on the grass. Stay warm in disabled car.
Ponchos, emergency blankets, and Blanket to supplement Jacket and clothing.
Bring home plants and dirt from hardware store. Carrie pumpkins at Halloween.
Poncho or something waterproof to put down in car
Bundle up in winter. Stay cool and hydrated in heat wave if you have to abandon car.
Winter: heavy Jackets and snow appropriate footwear. 90 degree weather: 1 gallon water per person. Light colored full coverage clothing or White sheet
Go into someone's home that doesn't allow shoes. Walk in dirty parking lot.
Walking shoes From Above, and slippers in purple bag
Navigate if you get lost and you don't have access to the internet
Paper Map County and State
Journal during a disaster. Leave message at your car of where you are going if there is any chance of being without internet or phone
Notepad and Pencile
Mark something
Large felt permanent marker
Leave messages with someone out of town if local phones go down
Phone numbers too friends and family and an agreed apon emergency contact out of state
comunicate with friends and family durring a disaster
Text, Phone call, Long distance message to out of state emergency contact,
follow emergency plan durring a disaster
Print out of Emargency plan
Offer hearing device that takes AAA batteries if their hearing aids die
OTC hearing device
Replace glasses if the set I'm wearing gets lost or damaged
extra prescription glasses
Make sure you dont miss a dose of medication that you needs to take
Multiple days of Daily Medications
Make sure medications are stored correctly
put water bottle with medication for minor temperature stability
Know if my medication got overheated
a choclate bar stored right next to medications, if it melts then the temperature was above 94 degrees
Clear someone's airway if choking
Mouth suction device in yellow bag
Call for help within 100 meters
Whistle
Signal for help at night for long distances
Good quality flashlight
See at night
More flashlights
Hear what the emergency government systems have to say
pocket radio and a way to power it
Keep communication with people more than 100 meters away
Celphone and charger From Above
Keep phone working so have access to internet
Phone charger from above
Keep car interior clean
Microfiber cloth, armor all spray
Ability to contact emergency services if there is no cell service
Baofeng UV-5R Two Way Radio
Build and fix things
volt meter
Build and fix things
Swis army Multitool
Ability to stay hygienic for multiple days without access retail store
Feminine hygiene, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental floss, Disposable razors, Bar of soap in plastic bag
Stay fed for 12 hours without access to retail store
10-20 Energy Bars- Pick an energy bar without a coating like chocolate. A coating will melt and ruin the bars.
Stay hydrated for 24 hours without access to outside water
Water. 1 gallon per person and a small water filter for bacteria.
hand protection while working
2 pair Leather Gloves
eye protection while working
2 pair safty goggles
lung protection while working
N95 masks
stay visible to people
2 orange safty vests from above
Help move a disabled or stuck car
10 ton ratchet strap
contain things or protect things
large contractor garbage bags
fix dammaged clothing
sewing kit
basic mechanical repair
screwdriver with multiple bits, crescent wrench, utility knife,
ability to get into a can of food
can opener
1 month of water
large water filter and 60 quart ziploc bags for water storage, Double bag the water and you can drop it once from 6 feet without it breaking open. If you know the water does not have chemicals in it you can sanitize water with sunlight. Leave it in a clear container like a Ziploc bag in direct non cloudy sunlight for 6 hours.
drink sanitized water
Stainless steel Cups for drinking water and boiling water
Eat food when there is lack of access to grocery store for 1 days
peanut butter, Family sized wheat thins, silverware, 4-8 tissue packs, hankerchifs
6 oz. Blue Diamond almonds (the blue Diamond tins usually do not have sharp edges so can be used for cups)
loss of access to sanitation
Toilet paper, 10 hankerchefs, 20 extra large (2 gallon) ziplock bags
lack of access to grocery store for 7 days
3 lbs white Rice. This is about 8 cups and stores well in 4 one quart Ziploc freezer bags, 2 cups per bag. Rice can be eaten dry but do it slowly and with lots of water. Once rice is cooked or soaked in water it must be eaten before it spoils which is within 4 hours unless refrigerated.
Bouillon cubes
Salt ½ cups or more
Sugar 1 cup or more
Pepper Soda and spices
Lost access to grocery store or house pantry for over a week
2lbs white Rice. This is about 12 cups and stores well in 6 one quart Ziploc freezer bags, 2 cups per bag. Rice can be eaten dry but do it slowly and with lots of water. Once rice is cooked it must be eaten before it spoils which is within 4 hours unless refrigerated.
Pancake mix 2lb
Crisco baking stick double wrapped in ziplock