YOUR FAMILY DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT - 72-HOUR KIT First Aid Kit Assemble a first aid kit for your home and one for each car. A first aid kit should include: • Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes • 2-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) • 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6) • Hypo-allergenic adhesive tape • 40-inch triangular bandages (3-rolls) • 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3-rolls) • 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3-rolls) • Scissors and tweezers • Epi pen (if allergic to bee stings) • Sewing needles or sewing kit • Moistened towelette/wet wipes • Antiseptic soap • Antiseptic solution - iodine compounds • Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) • Thermometer • Tongue depressors (2) • Tube of petroleum jelly (Vaseline or lubricant) • Safety pins in assorted sizes • Cleaning agent/soap • Latex gloves (2 pairs) • Sunscreen • Insect repellent • Caladryl or generic equivalent • First aid manual • Rubbing alcohol • Cotton balls • Heavy string • Prescription medications • Splinting Material 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. YOUR FAMILY DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT-72-HOUR KIT Non-Prescription Drugs • Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever • Anti-diarrhea medication • Antacid (for stomach upset) • Laxative • Activated charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) Tools and Supplies • Mess kits OR paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils • Emergency preparedness manual • Battery-operated radio and extra batteries, or solar powered/hand-crank radio • Flashlight and extra batteries • Cash or traveler's checks, change • Non-electric can opener, utility knife • Fire extinguisher: small canister ABC type •Tent • Pliers • Tape/Duct tape • Compass • Matches in a waterproof container • Aluminum foil • Plastic storage containers • Signal flare • Paper, pencil • Needles, thread • Medicine dropper • Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water • Whistle • Plastic sheeting • Extra set of car and house keys • Map of the area (for locating shelters) 7-