Your Car

What if you are travelling in your vehicle during an emergency, or you arrive at a destination that's experiencing an emergency? Are you prepared? 

Get prepared

Being prepared for an emergency can reduce the impact it has on you and your passengers. Whether it’s creating a plan, understanding how to reduce hazards, or preparing by building a stay-at-the-vehicle emergency kit or grab-and-go bag, we’ve got tips and resources for you to prepare. Learn more: Get Prepared | RDN.

Have an emergency kit

The basic emergency kit for vehicles 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 

Source: Emergency Car Kit (Get Prepared - Government of Canada)

Print this page and check off the items for your 72-hour emergency kit as you accumulate them.

Useful links

• Get Prepared Canada: Emergency car kit 
• Watch: Building a kit (Get Prepared - Government of Canada) 
• Watch: Make a grab-and-go bag (Get Prepared - Government of Canada) 
• Watch: What's the difference? (Get Prepared - Government of Canada)