Without priorities or guidelines, it is impossible to create goals or a plan.  With
limited budgets, Earthquake preparedness purchases must often be prioritized
and spread out over time. Our Disaster Supply guidelines allow you to do just that.
The following guidelines were created so schools and businesses could also
measure their level of preparedness. Take advantage of our Disaster First Aid
Supply Worksheet below to create some realistic numbers for your site.

First Aid is the number one priority after any disaster.
Food and water can wait, injuries won't. The Disaster First Aid Supply Worksheet below is suggested for every
150 persons at your site. After analyzing what injuries you could expect, we developed a list of practical first aid
supplies in quantities that will allow you to treat the expected number of injured that a large emergency may create.
Remember, the supplies should match the level of training of the rescuer.



Be very cautious of companies trying to sell you Earthquakde kits that contain products that have                             
      been out of protocol  for over 3 years. The following, is a list of those items: Hydrogen                                          
           Peroxide, Alcohol,  Ammonia Inhalants, Butterfly bandages, Syrup of Ipecac. Here is why. Peroxide
increases bacteria growth, damages tissue, slows healing. Alcohol damages tissue. Ammonia Inhalants can cause
allergic reactions, difficulty breathing. Butterflies can close in the bacteria to increase infection. Syrup of Ipecac
induces vomiting which can be aspirated into the lungs.


Stretchers
Along with first aid supplies, stretchers should be a top priority. This is one item almost all sites never have enough
of. You must have stretchers to safely and efficiently move victims. Your stretcher should be lightweight, strong, and
have the ability to be disinfected between rescues.
Our LifeLite Emergency Stretcher is the preferred choice.

Light Urban Search & Rescue Bags/Supplies
The second problem confronting your staff will be the locating and rescuing of lightly trapped victims. Our training
teaches them how, our supplies will allow them to perform quickly and safely. From hard hats to knee pads and pry
bars are just some of the tools you'll need to succeed. Created by professional firefighters, these supplies are a
realistic solution.

Water Storage
The third concern is water. To store quantities large enough for your site the most economical method is barrels. A
55 gal. barrel will provide 3 days of minimum drinking water for approximately 48 persons. After the initial cost of the
barrel , pump, bung wrench and water treatment your only outlay comes again in 5 yrs. when you need to dump the
water, refill and retreat.


When buying a pump to distribute your water there are two considerations. Are you going to                                     
distribute the water at the barrel, if so, you need a hand pump that is adjustable between 4 and 8 oz. per stroke. If
you are going to pump water into another container to distribute at a different location then you would want a siphon
pump. The siphon pump does not work well filling up drinking cups. Most of your water will spill.  

All water has bacteria in it, unless it has been purified and sterilized. Bacteria grows with heat and light. After a few
months the bacteria can reach levels that could make you ill. To insure safe drinking water and to avoid rotation and
dumping your water storage every few months, plan on per-treating with a product called "Water Preserver". This
FDA approved treatment will provide you with 5 years storage in approved (air tight) containers. Bleach should only
be used as a last resort as a result of poor planning. Bleach is not designed for consumption. It does not provide
long term storage capability. To treat questionable drinking water the day of the disaster, be prepared to either boil
at a roll for 5 minutes or use "Water Purification Tablets". They come 50 tablets to a bottle, each tablet will treat 1
quart of water. The tablets have a one year shelf life if the bottle is opened. Unopened they have a 4 year shelf life.
Water Pouches are another option. They are purified and sterilized in 4 oz. high-tech packaging guaranteeing a 5
year shelf life. Not practical for large water storage needs, but perfect for kits, desks, and autos.  
Disaster First Aid Supply Worksheet
The following medical supplies are suggested for every 150 persons at your site.
After analyzing what injuries you could expect, we developed a list of practical
disaster first aid supplies in quantities that will allow you to treat the expected
number of injured that a large disaster may create.  Figure the number of
people at your site and divide by 150 to get your multiplier.    
Example: 600 people divided by 150=4  (use this number to determine how many you need of each
item).
Your number of people_______/150= _______   Multiplier.

Stretchers- for transporting the injured                                  (2) x_______=______

Vinyl gloves (pr.)- protection from body fluids                      (50) x_______=______

Trauma dressings 5x9- for control of severe bleeding             (15) x_______=______

Gauze dressings 4x4- for control of moderate bleeding           (15) x_______=______

Triangular bandages- for arm slings/pressure dressings          (15) x_______=______

Gauze roll bandages 2"- for securing dressings                      (10) x_______=______

Band-aids- for small scrapes                                              (25) x_______=______

Leg cardboard splints- for broken legs                                 (25) x_______=______

Arm cardboard splints- for broken arms                                 (4) x_______=______

Ice packs- to reduce swelling from bumps and bruises             (5) x_______=______

Burn gel bottle- treatment of burns                                      (1) x______=_______

Sterile water packs 4 oz.- flushing wounds                           (20) x_______=______

First aid tape- securing bandages and dressings                    (5) x________=______

Duct tape- used for triage tags and securing splints               (1) x________=______

Survival thermal blankets- treatment of shock                      (10) x_______=______

Paramedic scissors- heavy duty cutting of clothing                  (2) x_______=______

Tweezers-removing glass and wood splinters                          (1) x______=______

Antiseptic wipes-cleansing minor wounds                            (100)  x______=______

First aid guides- provides treatment measures                       (2) x_______=_______
Disaster Supply
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