| 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
- 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.
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| Things
it may be good to have: |
-
Cell Phone
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Tube
of petroleum jelly or other lubricant .
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| Non-prescription
drugs: |
- Aspirin
or nonaspirin pain reliever
- Anti-diarrhea
medication
- Antacid
(for upset stomach)
- Laxative
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Be
Responsible - Be Ready - Be Prepared!
Your Emergency Preparedness
Team
Kings County Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management
280 Campus Drive Hanford, CA 93230 |
