activated manually or automatically if positioned within an enclosure. Aerosol devices are extremely affordable and can be purchased by consumers as well as fire departments.
A first aid kit should always be included in a vehicle. These kits are good for minor injuries and should include antiseptic, band aides, gauze and scissors. More complete kits are called Individual First Aid Kits or trauma kits. These kits are designed to stop life threatening bleeding. In addition to gauze, these kits include tourniquets, pressure bandages and chest seals.
Many people overlook the need to prepare for short-term survival. There are many remote areas along Route 66 and other highways in the country. Provisions for short-term
survival will not occupy a lot of space in the vehicle. Items should include non-perishable food, two-gallons of water and blankets.
Route 66 and the US highway system are remarkable feats of engineering that have provided access to anywhere in the country. Travelers can optimize their travel experience by preparing for the unexpected and including a “Safety Kit” inside their vehicle. That same kit may also prove useful and provide some benefits to the buildings where those cars are parked when you return home!
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• Fall 2026 • A Publication of CAI-Illinois Chapter
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