This post is part of a series on disaster preparedness. Each entry will cover one part of the preparations I'm making for a "disaster kit", along with why I'm including the items, how important they are, and how much it cost. See the initial posting for more details.
First Aid supplies are another item from the "Duh" school of logic, at least when it comes to being prepared for a disaster. Though it was a "Duh", I had to debate with myself if it was more more important than Tools or not. In the end I decided that they were of equal importance. Obviously, if you are reasonably injured in the initial disaster you should take care of yourself before you go looking for others; following the same logic behind putting on your own oxygen mask before that of a child's, when on a plane. That being said, if you aren't seriously injured, clearing some rubble a few minutes sooner can be the difference between life and death for someone else. Then again, sometimes you've got a little leeway.
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