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Building your Disaster Preparedness Plan

by | | Evacuation, First Aid, Food Storage, Preparedness Skills, Why Be Prepared?

Creating a disaster preparedness plan is a crucial part of surviving a disaster with minimal discomfort, risk, and danger. Understanding what you need in your plan, how to keep it updated, and gathering the right supplies can often help save lives. Numerous large...

Fingertip Bandage: A Quick Step-by-Step First-Aid Bandage Guide

by | | First Aid, Preparedness Skills

Preview Product Adhesive Bandage, Fabric Fingertip 1.75"x 3", St, Box/100 Check Price Coverlet Knuckle Fabric Adhesive Bandages 1 1/2" x 3" (Box of 100) Check Price Band-Aid Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, Knuckle and Fingertip, 20... Check Price A fingertip cut is...

6 Ways to Learn Important First Aid Skills Every Mom Needs

by | | First Aid

All moms need first aid skills because they are their kids “first responders” in a first aid emergency. Here are six ways to learn first aid skills you may need.

The 5 Important First Aid Skills Your Kids Need to Know

by | | First Aid

While it may be tempting to shield our kids for the realities of scary medical situations, children will likely be less afraid if they know what to do in such and event. Read about five first aid skills for kids and some strategies for teaching them in non-threatening ways.

25 Emergency Preparedness Items I get at the dollar store – Plus 30 more

by | | First Aid, Prepare without going broke

Saving up for big ticket items can be easier if you can spend less elsewhere. There are many emergency preparedness items you can’t get at the dollar store that might cost $2 – $10 elsewhere. Buy these there and put the extra money toward something else.

My Favorite First Aid App (it’s Free)

by | | 10 Min Preparedness Projects, First Aid

First aid can be a tough subject. Obviously, most of us would want to help someone else who was in trouble. But, some thoughts might keep you from offering assistance: What if I can’t remember the correct procedure? There are probably others...