What types of supplies will you and your family need to shelter in place?

What to put in your shelter-in-place kit

One gallon of drinking water for each person for each day.
Ready-to-eat or canned foods that won’t spoil quickly.
Manual can opener.
Forks, spoons, knives, plates, and cups.
First aid kit.
Flashlight and extra batteries.
Battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries.

What should be in a 72 hour emergency kit?

A 72 hour kit should, at bare minimum, include the following items:

1 gallon of water per person/per day.
3-day supply of non-perishable food.
Extra clothing/blankets.
Prescription and non-prescription medicine.
First-aid kit.
Battery or crank powered radio.
Plastic sheet and duct tape (for shelter)

How often should you update your emergency kit?

Unfortunately, the best emergency kits are frequently updated. You might have different clothing size needs, foods (even canned foods) expire, batteries in flashlights must be checked and replaced. Go through your emergency kits for your family every six months and evaluate how to keep them updated.

How long does an emergency kit last?

How many days should my kit last? While there’s no way to know how long you’ll need to survive on your own after a natural disaster or other emergency, planning for a minimum of three days of survival is a good starting point. Once you have a three days’ supply, try to build up to a full week.

How often should I check my first aid kit?

The contents of first-aid kit should be checked frequently and restocked soon after any use. Your needs assessment may indicate that additional materials and equipment are required eg foil blankets, cleansing wipes, cutting shears. These may be kept in the first-aid kit if there is room, or stored separately.

What is not allowed in a first aid kit?

“First aid kits may not contain prescription or over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Ibuprofen, decongestants, sinus relief, etc. These are not first aid items. Employees who require these medications are encouraged to bring them to work for their personal use,” he said.

Can a first aider refuse to give first aid?

The issue of a first aider refusing to respond and give treatment is very unusual. The reason for refusing to respond and treat somebody requiring assistance can be varied but may include the following. They were not confident in their own ability to give the necessary treatment.

What are the 3 priorities of life support?

There are three basic C’s to remember—check, call, and care. When it comes to first aid, there are three P’s to remember—preserve life, prevent deterioration, and promote recovery.

What 4 actions should you take after a first aid incident?

First aid: 6 life-saving steps if you’re first on the scene of an accident.
Step 1: Identify and mitigate potential dangers.
Step 2: Call for help.
Step 3: Check for a response.
Step 4: Check the casualty’s airway.
Step 5: Check the casualty is breathing.
Step 6: Check the casualty’s circulation.
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