Tips for stocking your car’s emergency kit for spring

You know the importance of preparing a winter emergency kit for your car, but what about a spring kit? Hot weather can be hard on your vehicle, resulting in unexpected breakdowns. Here’s how to stock your emergency kit to prepare for warmer weather.

• Visibility equipment like road flares or reflective hazard triangles
• Water bottles to stay hydrated in the heat
• Blanket to shade you from the hot sun
• Extra pair of clothing and shoes, including rain gear
• Flashlight or headlamp
• First aid kit, including ointment, gauze, bandages, adhesive tape, and tweezers
• Disinfectant wipes
• Sunscreen with SPF 30 or 50
• Booster pack or jumper cables
• Work gloves
• Paper maps
• Insect repellant
• Basic tool kit
• Phone charger or extra battery pack
• Toilet paper
• Snacks that won’t melt, such as granola, dried fruit, and nuts

Visit local stores to pick up everything you need to stock your spring emergency kit.