Citizen First Aid and Disaster Kit

 

Items to consider for a First Aid Kit

Wound care:

(4) Triangular Bandages (used for slings or bandages)

(2) Elastic Bandages 4" (used for sprains for compression bandage)

(2) Elastic Bandages 3" (used for sprains for compression bandage)

(4) Kling gauze bandage 4"x5' Sterile (used for bandaging)

(1) 1/2” hypoallergenic cloth tape

(2) 1 " hypoallergenic cloth tape

(1) 2" hypoallergenic cloth tape

(8) 2x2" Gauze sponges, sterile (used for dressings)

(16)  Telfa pad dressings

(10) Eye pad dressings

(12)  4x4" Gauze sponges, sterile (dressings)

(4) 8x10” Abdominal pad dressings

(12) 4x4" Gauze sponges, sterile (used for dressings)

(15) Band-Aids™, various sizes

(12) stretch Bandaids

(1) cleansing agent/soap, antibacterial (used to clean wounds)

(10) Povodine wipes or solution (used to clean wounds, do not use on persons with sensitivity to iodine)

(1) tube Antiseptic (or antibiotic type, used to prevent/treat skin infections)

(1) Antiseptic/anesthetic spray (for minor burns)

 

Miscellaneous:

(1) Eyewash Solution (used to wash eyes)

(1) package sting-kill (used for insect bites)

(8) moistened Towelettes (used for skin cleansing)

(16) Alcohol wipes (used for skin cleansing)

(3) Chemical cold packs (used for sprains/strains)

(1) small bottle Aspirin or Acetaminophen (used to relieve pain and fever)

(1) Anti-diarrhea medication

(1) Antacid (used for upset stomach)

(1) Activated Charcoal (used for poison ingestion)

(1) tube poison oak cream/lotion

(1) bottle laxative

(1) liter Drinking Water

(1) bottle of Sunscreen

(1) Pocket mask for CPR

(6) Tongue depressors (used for mouth inspection or finger splints)

(1) Flashlight and extra batteries

(1) Oral Thermometer

(1) Bandage scissors

(1) Tweezers

(3) pair Exam gloves

(2) surgical masks/particle masks

(6) Safety pins

(1) Paper pad/pencil

(1) First Aid manual

(4) Surgical masks

(1) aluminized/mylar blanket

A disaster could make it difficult for you to communicate an emergency need or for response units to get to you. Are you prepared to help yourself and your family for the first 72 hours? Check medication expiration dates annually.

 

Other items useful for 72 hour disaster kits include:

Food (non-perishable)(2,000-4,000 calories per person per day)

Water for 72 hours (at least 1 quart per person per day)

Manual can opener

Clothing, socks, shoes

Toiletries to include soap, towels, shaving kit, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash

Toilet paper, feminine napkins (and a way to contain or dispose of waste)

Facial tissues

Pop-up wet tissues

Extra batteries

Blankets/bedding

Large and small Plastic bags and ties, zipper locking bags

Water purification tablets or bleach and eye dropper

Emergency contact phone numbers (relocation plan)

Medications listing by family member

Photos of family members

AM/FM Radio (extra batteries)

Walkie/Talkies (extra batteries)

Cash, small notes, coins

Tool Kit

Tarp/Tent

Hooded Poncho

Matches/candle/heat source

Deck of playing cards

For Disaster Kits, remember necessary supply of prescription items including medications and eye glasses.

Only use sources of flame or heat supervised and with adequate ventilation.

A relocation plan is an essential part of your kit. Each family member should have a copy with phone numbers. Send a copy to an out of area family member.

 

Items that are useful for your disaster car kit:

If away from home, you may have to rely on the supplies you have with you. Pack enough for each family member. Pack for 72 hours minimum.

Possibilities include:

Non-perishable food (2,000-4,000 calories per person per day)

Drinking water (at least 1 quart per person per day)

Small First Aid kit and manual, necessary medications

Blanket or sleeping bag

Rain gear and extra clothes

Walking shoes and extra heavy socks

Flashlight and batteries

Radio and batteries

Booster cables and flares

Class ABC fire extinguisher (small)

Matches and candles

Plastic siphoning hose with hand pump (available at auto centers)

Always keep automobile gas tank at least 1/2 full

Help flag for signaling

Check your kits annually. Make it fun, have a disaster preparation party. Review and update plans; recycle emergency food; water and other perishables; practice house evacuation and check smoke detectors

For a printable pamphlet file click on this link Citizen First Aid Kit

 

For additional emergency preparedness information click on this link to open a window for Thurston County Emergency Management--Family Preparedness

No fee citizen CPR classes are provided by Medic One at various times and locations around Thurston County, for schedule or sign up click here CPR Class Schedule and Information.

 

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