Public Service Announcement

For Immediate Release.
Contact: Harrison County Emergency Management (859) 234-7180

A Car Kit Could Save Your Life!

A Car Kit can literally save your life. Wise drivers store emergency supplies in their car trunks.

Items in your Car Kit should include: a battery-powered radio with spare batteries (in case your car radio fails), a flashlight with extra batteries, a first aid kit with a manual, an extra blanket or two, and extra clothing. Booster cables are important for any time of the year but especially in winter to restart a dead battery.

Shovels, a box of sand or old house shingles are a must. The sand and/or the shingles will give tires needed traction to get back on the road.

Anyone who travels with children knows the importance of having snacks and drinking water on long trips. If you store these items in the car trunk now, they will be handy if you get caught in a storm.

If you have car trouble on the road, a fluorescent orange cloth tied to the antenna and safety flares will alert other drivers that you need help.