Tips for Your First Aid Kit

Assemble a first aid kit for your Disaster Supplies Kit and one for each car.

The basics for your first aid kit include:

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

Have the following nonprescription drugs in your Disaster Supplies Kit:

• Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever.
• Antidiarrhea 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).
• Vitamins.
• Add any necessary prescription and nonprescription drugs.
• Add special needs for infants, elderly persons, or anyone with serious allergies .