The present invention relates to an automobile safety kit and methods of using the same. Specifically, the present invention comprises safety articles contained within a rigid, resilient and easily-openable container having items therein useful for protecting automobile passengers during a flood or other natural disaster event. The kit preferably comprises a length of resilient rope having a carabineer or other connector on an end thereof, a seatbelt cutter, a window hammer for breaking an automobile window, and a pair of magnetic clamps having handles thereon for utilization by a user to remain on or in proximity to the automobile or other metal structure, especially during a flood.