The hope is that when traveling to an appointment, the grocery store, or a family member’s home, we are easily able to go from one place to another with limited traffic, limited symptoms, and other interruptions, but it can be hard to predict these things. Having an emergency to-go pack that you take with you whenever you get in a car can be a really great idea, and may put your mind at ease as well. Sometimes if we become stuck in traffic due to bad weather or an accident, it can be helpful to have everything we might need on hand. Although what we pack can certainly vary, we hope you can use this list as a guide and personalize it to meet your own specific needs.

1.) Emesis bags (see example in our Helpful Items section)

2.) Blanket

3.) Fans (see examples in our Helpful Items section)

4.) Instant ice packs

5.) Mobility aids (see a few examples in our Helpful Items section)

6.) Hydration supplies

7.) Urinal (see an example in our Helpful Items section)

8.) Spare change of clothes

9.) Pillow

10.) Medications (would not recommend leaving in car unattended)

11.) N95 masks (for those in our community with MCAS who may be susceptible to smells or fumes)

12.) Instant heating packs

13.) Ear plugs (not if driving, see an example in our Helpful Items section) : )

14.) Eye mask (not if driving) : )

15.) Toilet paper

16.) Briefs (in case you have diarrhea and can’t make it to the bathroom)

17.) Medical passport (See Medical Passports section for more information)

18.) Emergency first aid kit