FIRST AID KIT ESSENTIALS

 

Whether you buy a first aid kit or put one together, make sure it has all the items you need to respond to emergencies. Include a list of emergency phone numbers. Check the kit regularly to make sure flashlight batteries still work and that it contains all the necessary supplies. Replace any items that have expired. *Keep a copy of First Aid Fast, an 84 page pocket reference guide ideal for emergencies, in your kit.

A First Aid Kit should include the following:

-Flashlight and batteries
-Scissors and tweezers
-Emergency blanket
-Triangular bandages
-Antiseptic towelettes
-Adhesive bandage strips in assorted sizes
-Gauze pads
-Roller gauze
-Adhesive tape
-Antiseptic ointment
-Disposable gloves
-Plastic bags
-Cold pack
-Breathing barrier
-Activated Charcoal


*First Aid Kits and the First Aid Fast pocket reference may also be purchased from the American Red Cross Camden County Chapter. Please contact Lisa Brassill at 856-365-7100 x223 or via e-mail at brassillla@usa.redcross.org to find out how to purchase a first aid kit.