You don’t want to leave anything to chance when contending with Portland’s often unpredictable seasons. Packing an emergency kit may make the difference between getting back on the road soon, or being stuck for an unpredictable amount of time.
You can’t always predict the weather, but you can prepare for the worst. Yet most people neglect to prepare for such occurrences and find themselves wishing they had had more foresight.
But what things do you really need in your car? We have a quick guide to help you prepare. Throw these in your trunk and you’ll be in good shape if an emergency does arise.
First of all, always make sure you have the equipment for changing a flat. This includes a working jack, an inflated spare tire, a lug nut wrench or tire iron, and a pipe for leverage.
Next, gather these emergency items. You may want to keep them in a box or tote for easy organization.
You can also find pre-assembled emergency roadside kits that contain the basics.
And, of course, a clean vehicle is a safer vehicle, so make sure you visit Scrubby’s soon to take care of that caked-on mud and grime on your windshield!