• Ensure that these notes are in the glove box at all time.
• A well equipped first aid kit with bandage, Pain relief spray, antiseptic cream, anti- allergic like Avil, Aspirin, mosquito repellent cream or spray like Odomos.
• Car Employees/Users with diabetes, blood pressure, asthma or illness for which they take prescription drugs, should keep a stock of their Medicines in the car.
• In a disaster – like situation instead of trying to reach home, First reach the nearest acquaintance. Try to minimize travel.
• Lower your window panes while driving through water logged areas.
• Carry out pre-monsoon checks of batteries, tyres, electrical wiring, engine, maintenance of your car including wipers and top-up the fuel of your car during the monsoon.
• Initial light rains will mix with the dust and oils on the road to produce a very slippery surface. Such conditions must be treated with extreme caution as tyres tend to have less grip on slippery surface.
• Ensure that your tyres have the recommended air pressure and sufficient tread depth.
• Install in your car mobile battery charger and ensure your FM radio is in working condition to tune into announcement.
• Do not Drink and Drive, Always wear seat belts, Obey the road rules and drive at safe speed.
• Handy tools to be kept in the car :
  • Hammer: to break the glass on the drive’s window from the Middle/ Centre,in case of an auto-lock system failure.
  • A 20 metre long nylon rope for towing
  • Fully charged powerful torch, Plastic sheet and spare umbrella.
  • Dry and non-perishable food items to be kept in vacuum container in ample quantity. Dry fruit are recommended.
  • At least two litres of bottled water to be filled daily. A working whistle.
• Create in the contact list of your cell phone ICE (In Case Emergency) to enable any rescuer.
• Inform your nearest ones at the earliest.
• Never drive alone preferably in the disaster-prone areas.
• At any time your life is more precious than your car, so in case you are stuck be prepared to park and walk.

issued in Public Interest for a safer Mumbai