Emergency Kit Tips

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I was driving down the road from my friends home
one night and I wasnt considering that an
emergency may occur.
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It seemed like just any regular night.
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My brother and I had gone over to her home to
watch some movies together since we hadnt seen
each other much since the school semester started.
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As Im driving along the road I am hit by a
driver that failed to stop at a stop sign.
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After the impact of the steering wheel of my car
I realize that my passenger has received some
injuries.
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The injuries include some cuts that are bleeding
badly.
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I freak out at the sight of his blood.
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Once I calm myself, I realize that I have nothing
to wrap his wounds with.
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Well, nothing conventional.
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I end up taking off my sweater to wrap it around
his wounds.
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I then call 911 and wait for the paramedics to
arrive.
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Around half an hour later the ambulance arrives.
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They notice the injuries on my brother and tend
to him immediately.
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The EMT then tells me that my brother could of
bleed out more if I hadnt wrapped his wounds
with my sweater.
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I then realized that even though the accident
couldnt have been avoided since the other driver
was at fault for failing to stop at a stop sign I
could have at least saved my sweater if I would
of had an emergency kit in my vehicle.
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Luckily, you can learn from my mistake, and make
sure that you have all the essentials for an
emergency kit if you ever need to use one.
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One of the first things that every driver should
have in their emergency kit is a cell phone.
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Luckily, with how todays society is that
particular device is usually always on our
person, so no worry there.
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The next item that drivers should have is a first
aid kit.
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As mentioned above, I could have just used some
bandages on my passenger if I would've had an
emergency kit.
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The next items to include in your emergency kit
are drinking water and nonperishable snacks.
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If you or your passenger has any kind of medical
issues that can affect your blood sugar level
then having these items helps reduce the risks
associated with these medical conditions.
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Another item that drivers should have in their
kit is reflective warning triangles.
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This alerts other drivers of your presence in
case there isnt much light where the accident
occurred.
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The next item that you should have is a fire
extinguisher just in case there are some flames
coming from your vehicle after the accident.
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Emergency clothing items are also essential for
your kit.
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These items include a rain poncho, gloves, and a
blanket.
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Finally driver should also include a flashlight
with extra batteries.
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With these tips drivers can be ready for an
emergency on the road if one occurs.