an emergency information storage receptacle primarily made of hard vinyl plastic that is able to withstand impacts associated with typical vehicle collisions . the receptacle has a top portion and a bottom portion where the top portion can move between a top , open position and a bottom , closed position . when closed , the top portion partially sets within the bottom portion to form a protective closed shape . when open , the top portion provides access to an information card secured within the interior of the top portion . the information card is further protected by a protective sheath and a view window . the receptacle is of a suitable dimension for installation along the dash or driver compartment of almost any vehicle .