The “Get Ready; Stay Ready” campaign focus for the month of May is on developing/replenishing first aid kits. Having a sufficient first aid kit is similar to stockpiling food and water in that it is an all-hazards preparedness practice. All emergencies pose a potential risk of injury or illness and, therefore, it is critical that we have a kit with the necessary supplies to respond.
If you don’t already have a first aid kit there are several options you may consider. The first is to shop for an all-inclusive kit that is ready for use upon purchase. There are pros and cons to this option. On the one hand, it will probably save you time and energy but can be a little more expensive if you are working within a budget. If you do purchase one of these kits be sure to spend some time going through it to identify anything else that can be added in order to meet your personal needs. Nexus, our online UC Disaster Supply Store, is an excellent resource if you are considering this option. You can shop their online store at: http://www.nexisprep.com/universityofcalifornia
Another option is to build the kit yourself and shop for contents individually. This option presents the potential for cost savings as many of these items you can buy in the form of a generic brand and can be found at the 99 Cents Store or something comparable. You will also probably gain more familiarity with your first aid supplies by building it item-by-item and have a better understanding of its capabilities.
Whether you purchase an all-inclusive kit or build it from scratch we encourage you to reference the list of recommended first aid supplies below and align your kit accordingly. Remember, there may be some personal unique additions to these general supplies that you may have to augment in order to ensure that the needs of all family members are met.
Adhesive bandages (various sizes), 5” x 9” sterile dressing, conforming roller gauze bandage, triangular bandages (sling), 2” sterile gauze pads, 4” sterile gauze pads, Roll 3” cohesive bandage, germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer or moist diaper wipes, antiseptic wipes, pairs large-medical grade-non-latex gloves, tongue depressor blades, adhesive tape, 2” width, antibacterial ointment, cold pack, scissors (small, personal), tweezers, assorted sizes of safety pins, cotton balls, thermometer, tube of petroleum jelly or other lubricant, sunscreen, CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield, antibiotic creams and ointments, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and first aid manual.
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