What are the top 10 essential things to be placed in your kit?

Watch this video or read on to find out. ... Survival kits should have supplies and tools to provide basic protection against the elements, meet health and first aid needs, and signal to rescuers. First aid kit. ... Toiletries. ... Water container. ... Flashlight. ... Swiss Army knife. ... Whistle. ... Blanket. ... Waterproof case. More items...

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10 Things That Should Be in Your Emergency Kit

Disasters can happen anytime, so it's important to be prepared. Having a ready "go bag" to quickly grab before evacuating instead of taking time to assemble the essentials can make all the difference in emergency situations. But what are the items that you should definitely have in your "go bag" emergency kit? Watch this video or read on to find out. Survival kits should have supplies and tools to provide basic protection against the elements, meet health and first aid needs, and signal to rescuers.

1. First aid kit

First up, it's important to have a first aid kit that can allow you to treat possible injuries and prevent infections even without immediate access to a clinic or hospital. This should contain band-aids for small wounds, gauze and medical tape for larger cuts, tweezers to remove glass shards or foreign particles from wounds, small scissors, alcohol wipes to sanitize, and an instant ice pack. If you have any prescription medicines, pack about three days' worth of these in your emergency kit as well.

2. Toiletries

An emergency kit should also contain a supply of basic toiletries such as toothbrushes, personal hygiene products, toothpaste, soap and shampoo.

3. Water container

The rule of thumb when it comes to emergency water supply is to have at least one gallon of water (3.875L) of water per person per day for at least three days. Having a portable water container is also very useful when the supply of water is limited and only rationed out in an evacuation.

4. Flashlight

It's not unusual to have no electricity during emergency situations, so a flashlight is definitely handy in enabling you to find your way during a blackout or under debris. While your phone typically comes with a flashlight option, it's better to have either a battery-powered one with a stronger beam or a rechargeable one.

5. Swiss Army knife

The importance of a portable multi-tool in emergency kit cannot be overestimated. Its components be used for eating, opening canned goods, cutting through clothing, etc.

6. Whistle

Getting trapped under debris is a very real possibility during fires or earthquakes, so having a whistle to call rescuers' attention to your location can make the difference between life and death.

7. Blanket

A lightweight portable blanket is useful in both hot and wet conditions. This can be used as protection during a typhoon, fire, flood, etc.

8. Waterproof case

This case can protect your phone and cash in case you need to wade through floods or be exposed to rain. Even better, you can use a waterproof bag for your entire emergency kit to ensure that the contents stay dry.

9. Radio

Cell sites can be down during disasters, so it helps to have a radio that can keep you updated on relief and rescue efforts.

10. Rope

There are several practical uses for rope during emergency situations, including a lifeline, rapelling from high places, building a shelter, securing items, and so much more. Don't wait for disaster to strike before you start preparing. Start shopping some of these items at The Good Store.

NOTE: The CDRC Go Bag is no longer available in the store.

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What are 3 life threatening situations?

You need to go to an emergency room or call 911 when you have: Chest pain. Trouble breathing. Severe bleeding or severe head injuries. Loss of consciousness or “black-out” Sudden loss of vision or blurred vision. Fever of 100.4 (rectal reading) in an infant less than 3 months old (Source Mayo Clinic)

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It’s important to seek emergency care if you need it. A serious injury may be the cause. Or you may have chest pain or another sudden, severe pain that doesn’t go away. You should go to the emergency room (ER) when you need help right away. Some hospitals call the ER the emergency department (ED). These are just different names for the same service. However, some people go to the ER when they don’t need to. At the ER, people get treatment based on how severe their problem is. If you go to the ER with a minor problem, you could end up waiting for hours. Also, in the waiting room, you risk infections from other people who are sick. If you are sick or have an injury that doesn’t need immediate care, there are better places to go. The best idea, of course, is to see your own family provider. But if your provider’s office isn’t open, urgent care is a good option. Urgent care centers often open early and stay open late at night and on weekends. If you’re unsure, you can call 1-855-221-5656, (TTY: 711), and select the option for Nurse Line. The nurse can help you decide if you need to go to the emergency room or urgent care.