Things You'll Need:
- A container or box
- Bandages
- Antibiotic ointment
- Soap or antibacterial wipes
- Aspirin or Ibuprofen
- Water
- Prescription medications
- Tweezers
- Eyewash
- Sterile gloves
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Step 1
Find an appropriate container, bag or box to use as an emergency first aid kit. Make sure that the box is properly labeled as an emergency first aid kit.
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Step 2
Show the box to everyone living in your household. Explain what it is, what it will be used for, what is in it, and where it will be stored.
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Step 3
Put all of the first aid contents into the box.
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Step 4
Keep the box in a safe place that will be easily accessible in an emergency. If your family has an emergency area, such as a basement, where you keep extra water and a radio, then that might be a good place to keep your emergency first aid kit.
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Step 5
Review the contents of your first aid kit periodically to make sure that it has everything that you need. For example, if you have a baby, then you might need to add infant medications. If an elderly relative comes to live with you, then you might need to add additional prescription medications.
