A good first aid kit should be serviceable every day as well as in disaster situations. A family first aid kit will be more practical if it is also a medicine chest. Storing all medicines and first aid supplies in one container allows them to be easily included on family trips and outings to provide for most medical and health needs. Store supplies in a closed container, preferably water resistant. Containers that work well are toolboxes, tackle boxes, and plastic storage containers. Keep the kit in a place where it can be used but not easily reached by young children.
Stock your first aid kit with items your family uses on a regular basis and those you may need in an emergency. Keep sufficient quantities for the size of your family and remember to rotate medications.
Also, consider including small individual first aid kits in your emergency kits. They can be purchased at dollar stores, drugstores, and in checkout lanes or make your own and keep it in a small plastic container.
A list of things to consider can be found on this page.
