COFFEE CAN SURVIVAL

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COFFEE CAN SURVIVAL
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Here's How To Make Your Own
Get 2 or 3 lb Coffee Can (punch 3 holes at the
top of can, equal distance apart)
60 Length of Twine or Heavy String (cut into 3
equal pieces used to suspend can)
3 Large Safety Pins (tie string to safety pins
pin to car roof interior to suspend can over
candle)
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1 Candle 2" Diameter (place on lid under
suspended can for melting snow)
1 Pen Light Batteries (keep separate)
Waterproof Matches, Lighter or Flint Striker
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1 Pocket Knife, Reasonably Sharp (or substitute
with scissors)
3 Pieces of Bright Cloth 2" wide x 36" long (tie
to antenna or door handle)
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Several Packets of Soup, Hot Chocolate, Tea,
/or Bouillon Cubes, etc. (mixed w/ melted snow
to provide warmth nutrition)
1 Small Package of Peanuts (provides protein)
Fruit-Flavored Candy (orange slices, jelly
beans, etc.) Avoid Chocolate
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1 Pair of Socks (wool/polypropelene) 1 pair of
glove liners (wool/polypropelene)
1 Sun Shield Blanket or 2 Large Green or Black
Plastic Leaf Bags (to reflect body heat)
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When Complete, Place Stocking Cap Over Kit
Carry in Passenger Compartment of Car.
Use a 3-pound Can You Will Still have Room for
Band-Aids, Aspirin, Small Radio, etc.
If Space Allows, Increase The Quantity of Any of
The Above Items or Improvise Items You Feel
Might Be Necessary.
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Keep In Your Car
Snow Shovel Scraper w/ a Brush on One End Highway
Warning Kit or Flares First aid supplies Jumper
Cables Tow Strap (about 20 feet) Blankets, Extra
Warm Clothes Tool Kit (pliers, wrench,
screwdriver, etc.) Maps, pencil, paper Compass.
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SURVIVE YOUR DRIVE
BE PREPARED
Contact Garrison Safety Office For Further
Information