Emergency Kit

Emergency Kit

Updated: August 03, 2010

Are you prepared for an emergency? Do you know what to do if your friend starts choking? Should you put ice or water on a burn? What would you do if the person next to you started have a seizure?

For an injured person, first aid can make the difference between complete recovery and permanent disability. Get first aid tips, learn how to survive a natural disaster, and find out how your cell phone could save your life.

Image: Quiz: What to do in an emergency
Quiz: What to do in an emergency

From burns to broken bones, get first aid tips to help you handle an emergency.

 
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In Case of Emergency

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