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HOW TO STAY SAFE
  • 1 Keep a first aid kit handy. To make sure your home is as safe and prepared as possible, it's a good idea to keep a quality first aid kit on hand for emergencies. You can buy one, pre-packaged, or you can assemble one yourself and keep it in a tackle box or another plastic case. Make sure it includes:
    • Clean bandages and gauze
    • Isopropyl alcohol and hydrogen peroxide
    • Antibacterial ointment
    • OTC painkillers
    • Surgical tape
    • Antibiotics
    • Keep emergency supplies well stocked. In the event of an emergency, you want to be prepared. A safe home should have the following items stocked in a safe place, in case you need them:
      • Batteries and sturdy flashlights
      • Pocketknife
      • Needles and thread
      • Canned goods and other nonperishable items
      • Lots of water
      • Matches or lighters
      • Radio