During a disaster normal supplies may not be accessible. Have first aid kits in your home, work place, and vehicle.
Medication and medical supplies, first aid manual, hygiene items and tools like scissors and bandages.
special medication needed by family (e.g. asthma spray)
first aid manual
list of doctors
scissors - to cut clothing on victims to expose wounds, cut bandages
roller bandage (Kerlex, Kling) - to wrap over dressings and secure splints
4 rolls 4- X 4-inch gauze pads - used to cover lacerations and abrasions (10 to 20 pads)
Sanitary napkins used to control excessive bleeding......2 to 4 pads
1 and 2-inch adhesive tape - to secure dressings and bandages (change every 6 months) - 1 of each
Band-Aids - 1 box
Chemical ice packs - to reduce swelling of strains and sprains - 2 packs
Sterile water - to flush wounds and cool burns.......1 quart
Antiseptic solution - to cleanse wounds......1 bottle
Triangular bandage - to secure broken arms, shoulder dislocations, or as a wrap for splints can be purchased or made from old sheets.....2 bandages
Disinfectant
tweezers, and sterile needles for splinters.....1 each
Ace bandage - for wrapping sprains.......1 bandage
Pain relief tablets (aspirin)
Pocket mask used for CPR
Pen light or mini flashlight
Latex Gloves
Helmet, gloves, eye protection, dust mask, knee pads
Latex gloves
Duct tape, masking tape
Utility shut off tools
Tools for prying, cutting, striking and battering
ladder
Carpentry tools
shovel
rope
Marker pens in various colors
whistle
Note pad and pens/pencils in zip-lock bag
E.R.T. manual and forms
Scissors - good pair of medical scissors
4- X 4-inch gauze pads - 5 or 6 to be used as bandages for large cuts
Adhesive tape - one roll of 1 inch tape
Sanitary napkins - used to control excessive bleeding 2 to 4 pads
Band-Aids 4 or 5 strips for small cuts
Antiseptic solution - used to cleanse wounds 1 bottle
Latex Gloves