Bug-Out Bags

Vehicle Bug-Out Bag: What to Keep in Your Car

Your car is a storage resource for emergency supplies. Here's how to think about what to keep in it year-round.

Car trunk organized with emergency supplies

Your car is already a mobile emergency resource — the question is what to add beyond the basic vehicle emergency kit to make it more useful during a real evacuation or emergency.

The answer depends on whether your vehicle might become a temporary shelter, how far your typical evacuation route is, and what season-specific risks you face.

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