With the recent tragedies of flooding and earthquakes (not to mention volcanic eruptions) occurring left and right, is no better time than now to orient people to make sure they have emergency and survival kits which have medical supplies. Survival kits usually are prepared to make sure to last for 72 hours and even if you can buy these commercially, know that you can assemble your own. Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, footlocker, or individual pack. Note this must be waterproof.
Emergency Needs
- Battery Powered Radio
- First Aid Kit & Manual
- Sleeping Bags & Blankets (wool & thermal)
- Manual Can Opener
- Waterproof/Windproof Matches
- Non-Perishable Foods
- Flashlight
- Water Storage (1 gal./day)
- Water purification tablets
- Utility Knife
- Emergency Candles
- Extra Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses
- Essential Medications
- Extra Clothing
Suggested non-perishable food items: Ready-to-eat goods in unbreakable containers, canned meats, juice, fruits & vegetables, powdered milk, infant care foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried & dehydrated goods.
Sanitation Kit
- Plastic Bucket w/Tightly Fitted Lid
- Plastic Bags & Ties
- Disinfectant
- Improvised Toilet Seat
- Paper Cups & Plates
- Personal Toiletries
- Baby Supplies
- Aluminum Foil
- Paper Towels
- Personal Hygienic Needs
- Plastic Utensils
- Soap
Other Emergency Needs
- Pen & Paper
- Money
- Address & Phone Numbers
- Work Gloves
- Basic Tools
Standard First Aid Kit
- First Aid Manual
- Aspirin or Pain Relievers
- Laxatives
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Diarrhea Medicine
- Petroleum Jelly
- Soap
- Salt
- Gauze
- Band-aid
- Triangular Bandage (36"x36"x52")
- Elastic Bandage
- Cotton Balls
- Cotton Swabs
- Safety Pins
- Scissors
- Thermometer
- Sanitary Napkins (Pressure Dressing)
- Disposable Diapers (Dressing/ Splint/Padding)
- Micropore Adhesive, Paper Tape
- Matches
- Needles
- Tweezers
- Small Splints, Popsicle Sticks
- Heavy String
- Syrup of Ipecac
- Individual Medical Needs
- Baking Soda (1/2 tsp. soda + 1 tsp. salt + 1 qt. water for shock)