Pack a Kit:
™ First Aid Supplies Checklist
Assemble a first aid kit for your
home and for each vehicle
Make a Plan. Make a Difference.
First Aid Kit Essentials List prescription medications that you need to
have on hand:
First aid manual
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Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
Assorted sizes of safety pins _______________________________________
Cleansing agents (isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen _______________________________________
peroxide)/soap/germicide
_______________________________________
Antibiotic ointment
Latex gloves (2 pairs) _______________________________________
2-inch and 4-inch sterile gauze pads _______________________________________
(4-6 each size)
Triangular bandages (3) Eye Wear
2-inch and 3-inch sterile roller bandages Extra pair of prescription glasses or contact lens.
(3 rolls each)
Other Medications
Cotton balls
Have the following nonprescription drugs in your
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disaster supply kit:
Tweezers
Needle Aspirin and non aspirin pain reliever
Moistened towelettes Antidiarrheal medication
Antiseptic Antacid (for stomach upset)
Thermometer Syrup of ipecac (use to induce vomiting if advised
Tongue depressor blades (2) by the poison control center)
Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant Laxative
Sunscreen Vitamins
Prescription Medications Other
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It may be difficult to obtain prescription medications _______________________________________
during a disaster because stores may be closed
or supplies may be limited. Ask your physician or _______________________________________
pharmacist about storing prescription medications. Be
_______________________________________
sure they are stored to meet instructions on the
label and be mindful of expirations dates—be sure _______________________________________
to keep your stored medication up to date.
