Evacuation Kits---Individual First Aid Kits

A small first aid kit should be in each evacuation kit, that way if your family members get separated, then each one will have a kit. You could buy a simple first aid kit, but from what I have seen (I haven't seen them all, though!), they have an abundance of bandaids, plus a few other items. Making your own first aid kit might be better and you can personalize it with what you family members specifically need. Below is a list of basic first aid supplies you might want to include:

Alcohol Wipes (12) - Use for cleaning needles, clippers, tweezers.
Aloe Vera Gel - Use for minor burns or skin irrations that require soothing.
Antibiotic Ointment - For the obvious minor cuts.
Baking Soda - Use to make an anti-itch paste. Just add water and apply to the itch area.
Band-Aids - Use for those little cuts and make sure to have an assortment.
Benadryl - Use for allergies.
Cotton Swabs - Use for cleaning or applying creams or ointments.
Elastic Bandage - Get 2 of these, a wide roll. They are use for sprains, strains or in some cases to keep a dressing over a wound.
First-Aid Tape - We use both the 1 inch tape used in sports, and the conventional 1/2 inch tape. Having both has been useful for us in securing bandages.
Gauze Pads - Make sure the pads are sterile, preferably packaged in individual packages. You'll need several small pads for both covering and cleaning small cuts and scrapes. Get 3 large non-stick pads for larger cuts or scrapes.
Gauze Roll - Use a 2 inch wide roll. It's great for wrapping an injured arm or leg. Be sure it is also sterile.
Hydrocortisone Cream - Used for itching caused by bug bites or plants. Make sure the cream is 1% or less.
Ice-Pack - Use the chemical ice-packs. It turns cold when you break open the chemicals inside the pouch. Do not apply the ice-pack directly to the skin.
Ipecac - Use for poisoning.
Latex Gloves - Use these whenever you have the possibility of coming into contact with someone's blood, outside of your immediate family. You want to use all the protection you can get.
Magnifying Glass - Use for those hard-to-see slivers, etc., the one's kids seem to attract.
Mole Skin - Use for blisters.
Safety Pins - Use for making a sling or pinning elastic bandages.
Scissors - Use for cutting tape or even skin in certain situations.
Sewing Needle - Use for those gruesome splinters.
Small Mirror - Used to check eye problems, also as an emergency signaling device.
Soap - We like using the liquid soap. Make sure it is not one just full of scents and get a small bottle of it. Soap is an excellent cleaner.
Syringe - Find the kind that has a bulb on it, it is great for flushing wounds with water rather than applying a cloth.
Tissues - A package of these can go a long way. Good for bloody noses and general clean-up. Also, a great emergency fire starter.
Triangular Bandage - Used as a sling. You can make one out of a light piece of cloth. Get a cloth approximately 42" x 42".
Tweezers - Use to pull out those splinters.
Tylenol - Use as a pain reliever or fever reducer.
If you are allergic to bee stings or other critters make sure you have the adequate medication in you kit.

[From: Anaheim.net]

There are so many other things that could be included, that's why it is a good idea to make your own kits, so you can include just what you think you might need.

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There are many different containers that first aid kits can be packed in. One consideration might be to make sure it is water-proof. If the kit will be in a backpack, then it is better to have it in a soft bag, which could then be put into a zip plastic bag. If it were in a box, the corners would take up too much space and might even poke the person carrying the pack. The weight of the kit should also be taken into consideration--the smaller the person, the less weight they can carry.

Make sure to have a master list of items in your kits, and keep track of any expiration dates. Then it is easy to replace things that are no longer viable.