| Hurricane - Emergency First Aid Kit |
FIRST AID KIT
In any emergency a family member or you yourself may be cut, burned
or suffer other injuries. If you have these basic supplies you are
better prepared to help your loved ones when they are hurt. Remember,
many injuries are not life threatening and do not require immediate
medical attention. Knowing how to treat minor injuries can make a
difference in an emergency. Consider taking a first aid class, but
simply having the following things can help you stop bleeding, prevent
infection and assist in decontamination.
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Things you should have:
- Two pairs of Latex, or other sterile gloves (if you are allergic to
Latex).
- Sterile dressings to stop bleeding.
- Cleansing agent/soap and antibiotic towelettes to disinfect.
- Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
- Burn ointment to prevent infection.
- Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
- Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminant.
- Thermometer (Read more: Biological Threat)
- Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart
medicine and asthma inhalers. You should periodically rotate medicines
to account for expiration dates.
- Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring
equipment and supplies.
Things it may be good to have:
- Cell Phone
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant
Non-prescription drugs:
- Aspirin or nonaspirin pain reliever
- Anti-diarrhea medication
- Antacid (for upset stomach)
- Laxative
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You Prepared?
Here are suggestions to prepare yourself for a hurricane:
Personal Safety Protection:
If you are in a damaged area make sure you have
adequate PPE supplies for safe cleanup.
1. Hand and arm protection: Disposable
gloves to protect your hands and arms from sharp debris
and bacteria and chemcials that made be in water.
2. Respiratory protection: Disposable
respirators to protect you from breathing in dust,
debris and any harmful airborne substances.
3. Protective Suits and Clothing:
Depending on your situation and exposure to harmful materials having
the proper protective wear will minimize risks of direct contact
to a large variety harmful elements.
We offer a variety of Protective
Suits and Clothing, Rubber
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Covers
4. First Aid Kit: You never know
what circumstances will arrive during a natural disaster. It is
essential to have an emergency first
aid kit at your disposal.
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