Essential Locations to Store Your First Aid Kit

Table of Contents

• Why is having a First Aid kit important?
• Essential locations to store your first aid kit
• 5 First Aid kits recommendations

Why is having a First Aid kit important?

Having a First Aid kit is important to keep you and your family safe and prepared for emergencies of any kind. Having your First Aid kit accessible, where it can be retrieved quickly during an emergency, is equally essential.

Everyone in your family should know where the First Aid kits are stored. At Pacific First Aid, we recommend having a few different First Aid kits stored in different areas around your house. Aside from the various purposes and convenience each First Aid kit provides, in the event of a large-scale emergency like an earthquake, if one part of your house collapses, you could try to retrieve a First Aid kit from another part of the house. Each First Aid kit should have its own designated area and that should be put back to its “home” after its been used.

Essential locations to store your first aid kit

Where you choose to store your First Aid kit will depend on where you live and what your living area looks like. Here are some locations to consider:

• In a sturdy area that is least likely to collapse during an earthquake, like a closet under the staircase, or in a room with interior walls
• In an outside shed or garage if possible
• Near an exterior window, door, or entrance for easy retrieval
• In the kitchen, on the countertop or in a cabinet/drawer
• In the car
• At the workplace, in a visible spot, on the wall, on the countertop or in a clearly labelled cabinet.

Always store your First Aid kit in a dry area. The bathroom is NOT recommended as a storage area due to its humidity.

5 First Aid kits recommendations

If you’re on the hunt for a (few) First Aid kits, here are some First Aid kits you should consider:

1. Home and Vehicle First Aid kit: This 2-in-1 First Aid kit is designed for everyday accidents – at home and on the road. These kits work best in a durable, organized case.
2. Outdoor First Aid kit: This super compact and light First Aid kit can easily be stored in backpacks for small day trips or hikes.
3. Personal First Aid kit: This compact First Aid kit is tailed for individual workers or travelers, perfect for shot trips or home offices.
4.  72 hour emergency kit: This survival First Aid kit stores enough supplies to last you and your family at least 3 days after disaster strikes. At PFA, we can customize yours based on the number of family members you have. Read more about why some people consider it their insurance if a disaster were to happen.
5.  Workplace First Aid kit: These types of First Aid kits are designed to comply with workplace safety standards and provides tools to handle workplace injuries. Each workplace requirements vary, so if you are not sure which kit fits your workplace, contact us for more information.

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