emergency kit tips
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I was driving down the road from my friend’s home one night and I wasn’t 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 hadn’t seen each other much since the
school semester started.
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As I’m 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 hadn’t wrapped his
wounds with my sweater.
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I then realized that even though the accident couldn’t 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 today’s 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 isn’t 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.