Emergency & First Aid Kits
A basic personal Emergency Kit should include:
- flashlight and extra batteries
- pager batteries
- first aid kit
- non-perishable packaged food
- bottled water
- prescription medications
- an extra set of keys
- blanket
- family contact information
- paper and pencil
In an emergency, you should be sure to have your wallet or purse for identification, emergency funds, prescription medications, and keys. If you are a person with a disability, your kit may require additional items.
A First Aid Kit should include:
- Sterile adhesive bandages, assorted sizes
- Tube of petroleum jelly
- Safety pins, assorted sizes
- 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
- Cleansing agent/soap
- 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
- Latex gloves (2 pairs)
- Moistened towelettes
- Sunscreen
- Antiseptic
- 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
- Thermometer
- 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
- Tongue depressors (2)
- Triangular bandages (3)
- Scissors, tweezers, needle
- Non-prescription drugs: aspirin, ibuprofen, anti-diarrhea medication, antacid, laxative, Syrup of Ipecac and activated charcoal (both for use if advised by the Poison Control Center.)
Source: American Red Cross
