First Aid Kit Contents

First Aid Kit Contents
*ACFAS MINIMUM RECOMMENDED FAMILY KIT CONTENTS
Assemble a first aid kit to include in your Disaster Supplies Kit and one for each vehicle.

Include:
Additional items may be added to personalize or customize this kit.
Family First Aid Kit Content Suggested Use

Family First Aid Kit Content	Suggested Use
Absorbent Compress 5x9 dressing	Cover and protect open wounds
Adhesive Bandages (Assorted Sizes)	Cover and protect open wounds
Adhesive Tape (cloth) 1”	To secure bandages or splints
Antibiotic Ointment packets (approx 1 g)	Anti-infection
Antiseptic wipe Packets	Wound cleaning/germ killer
Aspirin (Chewable) 81 mg	For symptoms of a heart attack**
Blanket (Space Blanket)	Maintain body temperature for shock
CPR Breathing Barrier (w/one-way valve)	Protection during rescue breathing or CPR
Instant Cold Compress	To control swelling
Gloves (large), disposable, non-latex	Prevent body fluid contact
Hydrocortisone Ointment Packets (approx 1 g)	External rash treatment
Scissors	Cut tape, cloth,or bandages
Roller Bandage 3” (individually wrapped)	Secure wound dressing in place
Roller Bandage 4” (individually wrapped)	Secure wound dressing in place
Sterile Gauze Pad 3x3	To control external bleeding
Sterile Gauze Pad 4x4	To control external bleeding
Thermometer, Oral (Non-Mercury/Non-Glass)	Take temperature orally
Triangular Bandage	Sling or binder/splinting
Tweezers	Remove splinters or ticks
First Aid Instruction booklet	Self explanatory

*ACFAS is the American National Red Cross Advisory Council on First Aid and Safety

Note: Remember to include prescription drugs in a Disaster Supplies Kit. Because the storage requirements of prescription drugs vary, some may have to be added to the kit at the last minute. You may want to pin or tape a note to the outside of your kit container reminding you to take along prescription drugs if you have to evacuate.

Acknowledgments
Initial development of this guide was made possible by a grant from the Home Safety Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping prevent the nearly 21 million medical visits
that occur on average each year from unintentional injuries in the home. Through national programs and partners across America, the Home Safety Council works to educate and empower families to take actions that help keep them safe in and around their homes. This guide is the product of the hard work and collaboration of many professionals affiliated with the organizations partnering with the American Red Cross, which represents the expertise and commitment of the following organizations:

• American Geological Institute • Disability Preparedness Center • Home Safety Council • The Humane Society of the United States • Institute for Business & Home Safety • International Association of Emergency Managers • National Fire Protection Association • National Interagency Fire Council • National SafeKids Campaign • National Science Foundation • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission • U.S. Department of Agriculture -Cooperative State Research, Education , and Extension Service -Extension Disaster Education Network -Food Safety and Inspection Service • U.S. Department of Commerce - NOAA/National Weather Service • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Food and Drug Administration • U.S. Department of Homeland Security -Federal Emergency Management Agency -U.S. Fire Administration • U.S. Department of Interior - U.S. Geological Survey
From: Talking About Disaster: Guide for Standard Messages. Washington, D.C., 2007.

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