Our second prep challenge in March is to stock up on first aid supplies so you have a sufficient amount for emergencies.
Gather as many medical supplies as you can afford this month or gather them throughout the year. This month is a great time to clean out your expired medicine too. Perhaps sign up for a CPR course so you can help save a life.
Stock Up on First Aid Supplies
- First, clean out your expired medicine. Contact your local pharmacy to find a disposal location near you.
- Go through your first aid supplies. Do you need more bandages? If someone broke their arm, do you have a sling to help them? Do you need a brand-new first aid kit or just need to add to the one you have?
- Here’s a list of first aid supplies from the Mayo Clinic and one from the Red Cross to help you.
- It’s a great idea to have a first aid manual on hand from the Red Cross.
- Keep old crutches, splints, wrist guards, knee braces, etc. for future emergency use.
- Look online for first aid supplies or add a few to your grocery list each week. You’ll find great bargains at Walmart and dollar stores. I love to buy the large Band-Aid box at Costco or Sam’s Club because it lasts forever!
Sign Up For a CPR Course
- This month, sign up for an online CPR Course at Red Cross.org/take-a class.
- Add some first aid apps to your phone from my February Week 4 prep challenge.
As you stock up on first aid supplies this month, you’ll be prepared for emergencies.
Best wishes and stay focused,
Valerie Albrechtsen
The Food Storage Organizer
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