Stock your first aid kit

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Description

Even if you do not know how to use every item in it, it is important to keep a well-stocked first-aid kit in your home. No one plans to be in an emergency, but that is no reason not to prepare for one!

Tips

• It is simplest to begin with a purchased kit, which you can refill as needed by buying supplies in bulk.

• Look for lists online, like this one, for items to consider including.

• Include personal items, such as backups for medications that people in your household need.

• First-aid supplies can expire, so check your inventory periodically and replace them as needed.

• Find a first aid manual that works for you and store it with your kit.

• Label items clearly. It is easy to forget what is what, especially in a chaotic situation.