Safety Kits Available Now Through Chapters, American Red Cross

Main Category: Public Health
Article Date: 07 Aug 2004 - 0:00 PDT

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In the face of heightened terror alerts, tropical storms, hurricanes, and wildfires, Americans across the country are thinking more than ever about how to be prepared for an emergency.

The American Red Cross wants to make it easier for the public to be prepared by providing a variety of first aid and safety kits for use at home, at the office, or in the car. The kits will be available online when the Redcross.org store launches in September. In the meantime, contact your local Red Cross chapter for more information.

If you would like to be notified when the store launches, please send an email to RCO@usa.redcross.org with the subject: RedCross.org Store.

Below is a brief description of some of the products that will be available through the online store starting in September:

Safety Tube

Perfect for the office, the safety tube includes a whistle, light stick, water pack, and face mask. The tubes can be attached to your desk, and are small enough to take with you in any emergency if needed.

Personal First Aid Kit

Designed for single person use, this medium sized first aid kit is ideal for the home or car. The kit contains long list of first aid items to provide you with the peace of mind when minor first aid is needed. All items are packed in a durable white plastic case. Family First Aid Kit

This is a comprehensive first aid kit with enough materials to treat cuts, scrapes, burns and other emergencies that may arise with the entire family. The kit is offered in either a durable 420 Denier nylon red carry case (8 ½" x 6 ½" x 2 ¾") or a hard white plastic case (6 3/8" x 91/2" x 2 3/4") with wall mountable handle.

Emergency Preparedness Kit (Adult, 3-day)

Emergencies can strike at any time. Prepare yourself for the worst with our Emergency Preparedness Kit. The kit is packed with useful items to aid an adult for 3 days in the event of an emergency. Kit includes survival type items such as food bars, water and blanket as well as a first aid kit. All of this is packed in a heavy duty and portable 420 Denier nylon red backpack. Make sure each family member has one.

Written by Lesly Hallman , Staff Writer, RedCross.org

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