Disaster Preparedness - First Aide

When preparing for a disaster one must think about the safety of the family. Injuries and sickness do occur, especially during time of emergency.

The best way to handle any emergency is thorough preperation. Take the time to contact The Red Cross in your area and take their first aide, advanced first aide and CPR classes. In fact every person, including children, should take these classes. Also purchase a good first aide book.....Red Cross also offers these.

You will need a first aide kit. The following items are suggestions only:

MEDICATIONS

· Antibiotic Ointment
· Medications For All Family Members
· Aspirin and/or Pain Relief Medication
· Diarrhea Medication
· Eye Drops
· Cold/Cough Medicine
· Benadryl
· Insect Spray
· Ear and Nose Drops
· Hydrogen Peroxide
· Skin Disinfectant Spray
· Extra Prescription Medication
· Old Pair Of Prescription Eyeglasses For Spare

MEDICAL MATERIALS

· Band-aids
· Medical Latex Gloves
· Surgical Mask
· Instant Cold Packs
· Instant Hot Packs
· Ace Bandages
· Butterfly Bandages
· Gauze Pads
· Cotton Swabs
· Adhesive Tape
· 2" & 4" Wide Sterile Bandage Rolls
· Triangular Bandage For Sling, Etc. (37" x 37" x 52")
· Tongue Depressors (Pop-sickle Sticks)
· Splint Material Spray Bottle With 10% Bleach Solution For Disinfecting Objects

Remember that this list is a suggestion only....every family is different, with different needs, allow for this, plan for this