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Today’s
fact isn’t about your typical
car kit, although I will give
you a direct link to refresh
your knowledge at the end. Today
I want to draw your attention
to how to customize the
kit you already have. |
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- Do
you have a pair of old
walking/running shoes that
have lost their support for
what they were
intended for, but are still
wearable? I usually use those
as my “yard work” shoes,
but you can also add them
to your car kit. In the event
you have car trouble, a flat
tire, or have to walk to
get help, you may need that
old pair of shoes to help
you get through your “emergency."
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- What
about those old pair of eye
glasses you tuck away in
your nightstand after your
new pair arrives. A better
use for them would be an
emergency kit; car or household.
Even if you don’t have
a car accident that ruins
your pair, you may be away
on vacation and something
should happen, like you lay
your glasses down and someone
sits on them, or lays something
on top of them and they break.
Been there, done that! If
you wear contacts, put an
extra pair in your kit. Make
sure you have the solutions
you need too!
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- Are
you on a schedule for certain
medications, or maybe you
have to carry something for
allergic reactions? You may
want to keep at least three
days’ worth of dosages
in your kit; checking and
rotating on a regular basis.ed
to be replaced.
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Do
you have the contact
numbers for family members out
of state as well as in
your area readily available?
You can pick up one of
those little address books
about the size of your
hand, and enter your family
and friends that you would
plan to contact should
you need help. I would
also enter any physicians,
pharmacies, work and neighbors’ contact
information as well.
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- First
aid kits may also be personalized
with items that are not only
your favorite over-the- counter
aids, but ones that you know
you won’t have a reaction
to. Maybe one brand of over-the-counter
medication for pain/headache
works better for you than
another, and you want to
make sure you have packed
it.
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- Stash
some cash. As with any type
of emergency
preparedness, you will want
to stash some cash. You just
never know.
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| These
are just a few suggestions to
get you thinking about how you
can best customize your kit.
You may have your own items or
ideas. If so, I hope you will
share with your family and friends. |
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