In any emergency, you or a family member may be cut, burned or suffer other injuries. Keep the following basic first aid supplies so you are prepared to help when someone is hurt.

• Two pairs of disposable gloves
• Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect. Alcohol and/or Betadine
• Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
• Burn ointment
• Sterile dressings (gauze pads both 2 & 4 inch) to stop bleeding and medical tape
• Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
• Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminant
• Small tools: Scissors, tweezers, thermometer, needle, tongue depressor, safety pins
• Over-the-counter medicines such as aspirin or other pain reliever, laxative, anti-diarrhea medication
• Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine, or asthma inhaler
• Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose monitoring equipment or blood pressure monitors
• Take a First Aid Class before a disaster!