What’s Your Go-To Item for Unexpected Emergencies?

MarigoldBreeze

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What’s Your Go-To Item for Unexpected Emergencies?

When something goes sideways—power outage, car accident, even just getting stranded unexpectedly—what’s the one item you always reach for? I’ve noticed everyone seems to have their own “must-have,” but I’m curious to hear different perspectives. Personally, I never leave home without a compact first aid kit. I keep a larger one in the house and car, but that little pouch in my purse has saved me more than once.

In terms of functionality, I lean toward multipurpose items (gotta love my Swiss Army knife), but I still put
 
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Gotta say, my handheld ham radio is my #1—way more useful than most folks realize in a jam. Ever needed to call for help when your phone was dead?