How to build an emergency kit for the car

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – With recovery underway following Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma and September’s National Preparedness Month underway, some families are realizing that their emergency kits should be re-evaluated, and others realized they had no kits at all. The Automobile Club of Southern California is reminding residents to be prepared for an emergency whether at home or on the road. Recent AAA research found that 4 in 10 Americans do not carry an emergency kit in their car.

“It’s important for drivers to be prepared for car trouble or emergencies by outfitting their vehicle with food,...