Re: [californiadisasters] Roadside emergency kits

My opinion -   remove gas can - in urban areas of California and along major highways (call boxes, mobiles), contacting a PD or tow to provide a lift or gallon of gas is safer than carrying a used gas can filled with vapors   remove flares - use triagles. no danger of fire/open flame, reusable, and safer for the environment as they leave no poisonous residue   remove blanket - substitute with reflective (space) blanket and poncho. saves space,   move flat-fix to basics. to be used to get off highway to safe location only when changing to spare not possible (lug nuts too tight?)   move garbage bags to basics   add disposable gloves to basics   water and sealed snack bars - change out every month.   small amounts of cash - 1s, 5s for when ATM access not possible. small bills are more negotiable in areas of power outage.   This is California and calamity does happen where one has to expect to be somewhat independent (off-the-grid) for short periods of time.   73, kevin kc6pob --- On Wed, 7/21/10, Rick Bates <HappyMoosePhoto@gmail.com> wrote: From: Rick Bates <HappyMoosePhoto@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [californiadisasters] Roadside emergency kits To: "californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com" <californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com> Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 10:04 AM   A high calorie, low salt snack (NOT an 'energy' drink).  Should be replaced periodically, ditto medical and flares.  They don't age well.  Should read reflectors AND flares because some places are not appropriate places for flares (rolling off into grass and starting a fire because folks don't know to use the cap on the butt end to stop them from rolling) and once they're gone you have nothing.  Flares should be the 30 min variety and at least ten of them.  That's to create a pattern to guide passersby around you, not TO you (drunks tend to focus on the lights) and the head of one flare on the butt of the next so they light in series.   Start at least 100 feet from rear of the vehicle, same lane.  Ditto reflector patterns.  Sit AWAY from the vehicle if weather permits (same drunk driver rule) but so you can see the vehicle and surrounding area.  Stay visible for personal safety (don't be a victim).  The contents of the kit should be adjusted for the expected environment and max passengers.  More blankets, water etc.  Water is more important than food if space is limited.  Rick Bates www.HappyMoosePhoto .com Scenic and wildlife images Blame the typos on the iPhone. It's awkward to type on one.  On Jul 21, 2010, at 6:24 AM, "Arthur" <arthur.bradley@ mixed-mode. com> wrote:   Would anyone like to take a look at the emergency auto kits that I'm recommending that people build up? I'd appreciate any comments... additions or subtractions. What have I overlooked? Keep in mind the kits are not meant for end-of-the-world survival, but rather dealing with commonplace roadside emergencies. The lists are given at http://disasterprep arer.com/ auto-kits Thanks in advance for your corrections.

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