Emergency and 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