First Aid Kits---Containers

The next two weeks we will be covering first aid kits--not the evacuation kit size, but a larger, more encompassing kit. This kit can be taken when traveling by car to a destination or can be used when you are waiting out an emergency at home. There are many things that can be included and the list can seem endless. We will go over some of the items, but the kit will need to be filled with what you deem important.

What kind of container will you use to house you first aid supplies? My son uses several cardboard boxes, the kind you buy at the office supply store and are folded flat. He wrote the contents on the outside of each box so he can find an item quickly. I have a large tackle box that is overflowing, so I need to get a second one. Your kit can be stored in duffel bags, suitcases, boxes, tackle boxes, plastic bins, etc., depending on what you want. Just make sure you can carry the containers to the car if it is necessary to transport it along with your family. Also, be sure to mark the container so that it is easily recognizable as a first aid kit.

Another important item for your first aid kit is to have a master list. I made an Excel spreadsheet to list the items I need, what I have, and the expiration dates of the medicines. It is a simple task to look at the list each month and replace what is expiring.