What should be included in an emergency car kit?

The Red Cross has given advice on an emergency kit for the car.  You can find their basic list below and at the following website http://www.redcross.org/prepare/alternate/kit/kit_8_2.asp.

Red Cross Emergency Kit For Your Car

• Battery powered radio and extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Blanket
• Booster cables
• Fire extinguisher (5 lb., A-B-C type)
• First aid kit and manual
• Bottled water and non-perishable high energy foods, such as granola bars, raisins and peanut butter.
• Maps and Compass
• Shovel
• Tire repair kit and pump
• Flares

The Red Cross has given a basic list for the car.  There are a couple of items I recommend that are not on their list.

• List of emergency phone numbers
• Small amounts of cash and coins
• Additional tools, multipurpose knife, duct tape, whistle, extra fuses, deck of cards and flares
• Warmth: emergency blanket, poncho, gloves, waterproof matches (these are a must), warm clothes, hat, shoes (these are optional)
• Additional supplies: toilet paper, plastic bags,
• Baby supplies if needed