Emergency Disaster Survival » emergency first aid supplies http://emergencydisastersurvival.com Wed, 19 May 2010 02:53:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Your Personal Emergency Preparedness Survival Kit http://emergencydisastersurvival.com/2009/11/your-personal-emergency-preparedness-survival-kit/ http://emergencydisastersurvival.com/2009/11/your-personal-emergency-preparedness-survival-kit/#comments Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:45:04 +0000 2Eklectik http://emergencydisastersurvival.com/?p=22 Your basic emergency survival preparedness kit will contain the most essential items such as water, food, a battery operated radio and flashlight. But it is also important to remember that other factors such as your particular location (flood, tornado or hurricane zone), your local weather, personal/family medical needs, and pets, will also impact [...]]]> Hurricane Ernesto - Queen RolyYour basic emergency survival preparedness kit will contain the most essential items such as water, food, a battery operated radio and flashlight. But it is also important to remember that other factors such as your particular location (flood, tornado or hurricane zone), your local weather, personal/family medical needs, and pets, will also impact what your survival kit should contain.

In an emergency disaster survival situation, you want to try to be as prepared as possible. It is better to have something and not use it, than to need something and not have it. So in addition to your basic survival preparedness kit, here are a few more items to consider when putting together your survival kit.

  • Prescription medications for yourself and family members (also note if these are to be taken with food, water, milk, etc)
  • Eyeglasses and/or contact lenses
  • Infant formula and diapers
  • Pet food and extra water for your pet
  • Copies of important family documents stored in a portable, waterproof container. These could include insurance policies, birth certificates, identification (passport ID page), bank account records, etc.
  • Cash, travelers checks and change
  • Emergency first aid reference material
  • Sleeping bag or blanket for each person (additional bedding if you live in cold climate)
  • Complete change(s) of clothing including long sleeve shirts, pants and shoes (boots). Again, additional clothing as appropriate for cold-weather climates
  • Household chlorine bleach (unscented without additives) and an eyedropper. This can be used as a disinfectant (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) or in extreme situations to treat water (16 drops bleach to 1 gal of water)
  • A fire extinguisher
  • Strike anywhere matches in a waterproof container
  • Feminine personal hygiene products
  • Mess kits, one per person, including paper cups and plates,  plastic utensils, and towels
  • Paper and pencil
  • Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

Depending on your personal requirements, your emergency preparedness survival kit may include some, none, all or more of the items listed. Remember, the most important thing is to not just prepare your survival list in advance, but then to assemble it, since it’s better to have something and not use it, than to need something and not have it.

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Being prepared for a disaster is the easiest way to improve your chances for survival. Emergency preparedness will also help to reduce the fear, anxiety and losses that are associated with disasters. An important element of any emergency disaster survival kit is a first aid kit.

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Being prepared for a disaster is the easiest way to improve your chances for survival. Emergency preparedness will also help to reduce the fear, anxiety and losses that are associated with disasters. An important element of any emergency disaster survival kit is a first aid kit.

An emergency first aid kit should contain a variety of basic supplies that will enable you to handle the most typical, non-life threatening injuries. You can either purchase a pre-assembled first aid kit, or create your own. In either case, your first aid kit should contain at least, the following items.

 

Bandages:

  • Adhesive bandages of various sizes
  • 5” x 9” sterile dressings
  • 3” square sterile gauze pads
  • 4” square sterile gauze pads
  • Roller gauze bandage
  • Triangular bandages
  • A roll of 3” cohesive bandage
  • 2” wide adhesive tape

Antibacterial Items:

  • Germicidal hand wipes or alcohol based hand sanitizer
  • Antiseptic wipes
  • Antibacterial ointment
  • Pairs of medical grade, Non-latex gloves

Miscellaneous:

  • Tongue depressor blades (can be used as finger splints)
  • Cold packs
  • Scissors (small, personal)
  • Cotton balls
  • Tweezers
  • Safety pins, assorted sizes
  • Thermometer
  • Tube or small jar of petroleum jelly
  • Sunscreen
  • CPR breathing barrier (face shield)
  • First Aid reference manual

This basic list should be customized based on where you live (hot or cold climates) and the most probable type of emergency disaster situation you expect to encounter (do you live in a flood plain, a hurricane or tornado region, earthquake zone, or an area prone to wildfires, to name a few. Additionally, if you or your family members have any special medical needs (such as prescription medication) these should also be included in your emergency first aid kit.

In an emergency disaster situation, there are basic supplies that will greatly improve your chances of survival and an adequate first aid kit is one of them.

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