Your First-Aid Kit and Medication Plan
Last verified: September 2026
A stocked first-aid kit and a little thought about medicines turn a mishap or a missed dose into a non-event. Here's how to get both ready — calmly, ahead of time. This is preparation, not medical advice. Questions? Call (330) 200-8042.
First-Aid and Medicines, at a Glance
A good first-aid kit and a little planning around medicines turn a minor mishap or a missed dose in an outage into a non-event. This guide helps you build a sensible home kit, keep a few days' supply of any regular medicine, write a medicine list, plan for meds that need refrigeration, and know when to call for help. It's preparation, not medical advice — for anything about your health or medicines, follow your doctor and pharmacist. There's a printable 29-page version up top.
Common Questions
1 What should be in a home first-aid kit?
Assorted bandages, gauze, tape, antiseptic wipes, an antibiotic ointment, gloves, scissors and tweezers, a pain and fever reliever, any allergy medicine you use, a thermometer, and a small first-aid guide — plus anything specific to your household.
2 How much medicine should I keep on hand for an outage?
Aim for at least a few days' supply of any daily prescription, and refill before you run low, especially in storm season. Your pharmacist can advise on a sensible cushion for your particular medicines.
3 How do I keep refrigerated medicine cold when the power's out?
Have a cooler and ice packs ready and a spot to get more ice. Ask your pharmacist how your specific medicine should be stored and how long it can safely go without refrigeration — that answer depends on the medicine, so get it from them.
4 Why should I write down a medicine list?
So you, a caregiver, or a paramedic can see at a glance what everyone takes. List names, doses, your pharmacy, and allergies; keep a copy in your kit and one in your wallet; and update it whenever a prescription changes.
5 When should I call 911 during an outage?
For anything serious — chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, a bad fall, heavy bleeding, confusion, or suspected carbon monoxide. An outage is never a reason to wait, and if you suspect CO, get everyone to fresh air first.
6 Is this guide medical advice?
No — it's about getting organized and ready. It can't account for your particular health or medicines, so build your plan with your doctor and pharmacist. Bill helps with the practical side: kits, lists, and planning power for health devices.
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