The most immediate emergencies are those that are medical related, yet many people do not adequately prepare for such contingencies.
We are all too used to running to the store for cold medicine after symptoms appear and very few people have adequate first aid supplies
to deal with a simple injury, let alone a traumatic injury. In an extended disaster scenario in which services are not available,
you may have to depend on the supplies you have and your knowledge of treatments to save a life. That life may be a family member,
so the stakes are high.
In the sections below, you will find lists and recommendations for storing your medical supplies but storing
bandages and medicine is not enough. You should consider advanced first aid and CPR training as part of your preparedness efforts.
If you are unable to attend formal classes, you can find online training that can be very helpful.