First Aid

First AidAssemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car/truck/van. A first aid kit should at least include:

• First aid manual
• Sterile adhesive bandages in various sizes
• 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
• 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
• Hypo-allergenic adhesive tape
• Triangular bandages (3)
• 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Needle
• Moistened towelettes
• Antiseptic
• Thermometer
• Tongue blades
• Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
• Assorted sizes of safety pins
• Cleansing agent/soap
• Latex gloves (2 pairs)
• Sunscreen
• Cold packs

non-prescription drugs:

• Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Antacid (for stomach upset)
• Syrup of Ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised by the Poison Control Center)
• Laxative Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center)

Tools and supplies

• Crow bar*
• Utilities shut-off wrench*, to turn off household gas and water
• Axe, shovel, broom, rope
• Compass and map of area (for locating shelters)
• Signal flare and/or whistle
• Flashlight, extra batteries, lightsticks*
• Battery operated radio and extra batteries or solar radio*
• Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
• Fire extinguisher, small canister, ABC type
• Tent, tarp, or plastic sheeting
• Cash or traveler’s checks, change*
• Plastic tape, papers, pencils
• Matches in a water proof container
• Aluminum foil and paper towels
• Plastic storage containers
• Barbecue or camp stove and fuel for cooking
• Garden hose for siphoning or fire fighting

Sanitation

• At least a quart of non-scented bleach* (replace every six months)
• Toilet paper, towelettes*
• Soap, liquid detergentFeminine Hygiene Supplies*
• Small plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)
• Plastic bucket with tight lid
• DisinfectantHousehold chlorine bleach
• Newspaper – to wrap garbage and waste
• Large trash cans
• Large plastic bags for trash, waste, and water protection

Clothing and bedding

Include at least on complete change of clothing and footwear per person

• Study shoes or work boots*
• Rain gear*
• Blankets or sleeping bags*
• Hat and gloves
• Thermal underwear
• Sunglasses

Special ItemsRemember family members with special needs, such as infants and elderly or disabled persons, and don’t forget your pets.

For Baby/Children

• Formula/Powdered milk
• Diapers
• Bottles
• Medications

For Adults

• Heart and high blood pressure medication
• Insulin
• Prescription drugs
• Denture needs
• Contact lenses and supplies
• Extra eye glasses

Additional Items

• Extra house & car keys
• Entertainment-games & books, children’s toys
• Irreplaceable documents/jewelry, etc.
• Extra leases for pets

 

Suggestions + Reminders

• Store your kit in a convenient place known to all family members
• Keep a smaller version of the Disaster Supplies Kit in the trunk of your car and at workKeep items in airtight plastic bags
• Change your stored water and bleach supply every six months so it stays fresh
• Rotate your stored food every six months
• Review your kit and family needs every six months
• Replace batteries, update clothes, etc…
• Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing prescription medications

First Aid Kits
Please note: these suggestions for First Aid supplies are intended as a guide only, to be tailored to your specific needs.

First Aid Mobile or Office KitThis kit would be a preferred kit for athletic facilities, where a forearm splint may also be added.
Kit quantity probably suitable for: 30 office workers, 20 lab or storehouse workers or10 construction workers, laborers.

Quantity of Items and Their Uses:

• 30 1" x 3" adhesives for average cuts
• 10 small bandages for minor cuts
• 4 patch bandages for odd shaped cuts
• 1" x 10 yds adhesive tape for taping down pads
• 1 3 x 5 yds elastic bandage for sprains
• 12 2" x 2" sponge dressings for pressure on wounds
• 1 watertight medication canister for storage of pills
• 4 triple antibacterial First Aid cream for preventing infection
• 12 antiseptic wipes for cleansing skin areas
• 15 alcohol cleansing pads for cleansing skin areas
• 6 Povidone-lodine pads for cleansing skin areas
• 1 scissors for cutting purposes
• 2 ammonia inhalants for awakening people
• 1 6" x 10" instant ice pack for reducing swelling
• 2 large finger tip bandages for finger tip cuts
• 2 large knuckle bandages for knuckle cuts
• 4 6" cotton tip applicators for cleaning wound areas
• 2 2" x 3" Telfa pads non sticking bandages
• 4 3" x 3" sponge dressing for blocking bleeds
• 3 finger splints for immobilizing finger
• 2 2" x 3" island bandages special bandage
• 2 4" x 4" sponge dressing pads for covering wounds
• 2 insect bite relief pads for insect bits
• 1 eye patch for covering wounded eye
• 1 First Aid Guide instructions on First Aid
• 1 tweezers for removing objects
• 2 latex gloves for infection prevention
• (Packed in a plastic container)
• Kit should be checked at least once a month, and items replaced as needed.

Disaster First Aid Supplies for Small OfficeKit quantity probably suitable for: 30 office workers, 20 lab or storehouse workers or 10 construction workers, laborers.

Quantity of Items and Their Uses:

• 52 band aids for minor cuts
• 1 First Aid guide book for First Aid procedures
• 1 cold packs for reducing swelling of lumps/bruises
• 1 triangle bandages for use as arm sling/immobilization
• 1 ace bandages for sprains/keep immobile limp areas
• 1 first aid cream for prevention of infections
• 1 medical scissors for cutting clothes or tape
• 1 tweezers for removing objects
• 1 pair of latex gloves for handling injuries involving blood
• 2 oval eye patches for covering wounded eye
• 10 antiseptic wipes for cleansing wounded areas
• 10 Telfa gauze pads 3 x 4 for non sticking large bandage use
• 4 Telfa gauze pads 2 x 3 for non sticking small bandage use
• 1 paper adhesive tape _" for taping down bandages
• 2 rolls of stretch gauze for keeping bandages in place
• 1 metal box container
• * suggested addition: 10 3 x 3 gauze dressings