In any emergency or disaster it is possible you or a family member may sustain an injury. You should plan to have basic first aid supplies on hand to help those with injuries.

Some basic items are:

• Sterile dressings to stop bleeding
• Cleaning agent / soap and antibiotic towels or wipes to disinfect
• Disposable gloves
• Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
• Burn ointment
• Adhesive bandages in various sizes
• Eye wash solution
• Scissors
• Over-the-counter medicines such as Aspirin or other pain reliever, laxative, and anti-diarrhea medication
• Prescription medications such as insulin, heart medication, blood pressure, etc.
• Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose monitoring equipment or blood pressure monitors