Ready PA Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist

• Cellular phone and charger (Emergency tip: If you have to dial 911, remember that your location and phone number aren't always available to an emergency operator when calling from a cell phone. Be sure to provide the operator with your number and any information you have about your location.)
• First aid kit:
  • Sterile adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
  • Gauze pads (2- and 3-inch)
  • Triangular bandages
  • Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
  • Sterile roller bandages (2- and 3- inch)
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Needle
  • Safety razor blade
  • Safety pins (assorted sizes)
  • Snake bite kit
  • Cold pack
  • Bar of soap
  • Moist towelettes
  • Non-breakable thermometer
  • Antiseptic spray
  • Latex gloves
  • Petroleum jelly or other lubricant
  • Tongue blades and wooden applicator sticks
  • Aspirin and non-aspirin pain reliever
  • Antacid
  • Laxative
  • Eye wash
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Antiseptic or hydrogen peroxide
  • Anti-diarrhea medication
  • Emetic (to induce vomiting)
• Fire extinguisher
• Warning light, hazard triangle or flares
• Tire gauge
• Jack and lug wrench
• Foam tire sealant or a portable compressor and plug kit
• Spare fuses
• Jumper cables or a portable battery booster
• Weather-proof flashlight
• Gloves, hand cleaner and clean rags
• Auto-club card or roadside-assistance number (if you belong to an auto club or roadside-assistance program)
• $20 in small bills and change
• Pen and pad of paper
• Basic tools:
  • Set of socket and open-end wrenches
  • Multi-tip screwdriver
  • Wire cutters
  • Knife
  • Bottle opener
  • Pliers
• Coolant hose repair kit and tape
• Extra clothing
• Water and nonperishable emergency food (enough for at least 3 days)
• Items for Winter Driving:
  • Windshield scraper.
  • Tire chains and tow strap
  • Blanket and winter hat.
  • Chemical hand warmers.
  • Small folding shovel
  • Bag of cat litter (This can help provide some traction on an especially slick road surface)
• Help sign