California’s most recent earthquake (magnitude 6.0) is yet another reminder that its time to get craking on your emergency preparedness kit. Think about what you would be doing before, during, and after an earthquake shakes your neighbourhood.
FIRST AID TRAINING AND SUPPLIES
First aid supplies and training , may mean the difference between life and death for an injured family member! It is a good idea to take an emergency first aid course , such as those offered by the Red Cross, or St. John Ambulance. Or consider doing a private family first aid course. First aid has become a lot more streamlined, and therefore simpler, so don't be afraid to sign up.
With your training you need some supplies to use. So a well stocked first aid kit containing suggested supplies listed below would be an excellent start. Be sure to include copies of all drug and eyeglass prescriptions.
General items:
bandaids assorted sizes.
elastic bandage 7.5 cm x 4.6cm.....x2
elastic bandage 10cm x 4.6cm.......x2
abdominal pads....x2
sterile gauze pad 5cm x 5cm, 10cm x 10cm .....x6 each
adhesive tape
bandage gauze (cling strip 7.5cm) 1 roll
triangular bandages.....x6
thermometer (in a case)
current first aid manual
Instruments:
heavy duty clothes cutting scissors.....1 pair
tweezers
pocket knife (swiss army type)
Non-Prescription items:
pain tablets
anti nausea tablets
hydrogen peroxide 3%
antibiotic skin ointment
Until next week........
