One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive is "What is the most important thing that I need to put in my First Aid Kit?"
The answer to this question may surprise you.
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There is one item that is absolutely necessary to include in your car or boat first aid kit. No matter what else you pack in your first aid kit, it must have a cellular telephone.
There is no better piece of equipment to have in your first aid kit in the event of an emergency; be it an emergency situation that you are involved in yourself or a situation that you witness. If you can't access emergency medical services, you are not fully prepared! The first aid supplies that you have in your kit will definitely come into play as you administer assistance to the injured, but the knowledge that the authorities have been notified is invaluable.
Don't throw out that old phone!
The Cellular phone only need to have enough battery power to turn on. Federal laws stipulate that cell phones must be able to reach a 911 operator anytime the number is called, regardless of whether a service agreement is in effect or not.
Everyone has at least one old cell phone that they do not use any longer. Take that old cell phone of yours and put it in the first aid kit in your car. I am sure that you will also be able to find another couple of phones for your boat first aid kit and your ATV first aid kit.
You may also wish to include a Hand-crank style charging device to recharge the cell phone battery in case it goes dead when you need it the most. These are quite inexpensive, take up little room in your first aid kit and can make a great deal of difference in an emergency.
Conclusion!
In the days before Cellular Telephones came into being, we had to rely on someone getting the message to the proper authorities in the event of a serious injury, when it occurred away from a land phone. Now, with the great quantity of cell phones that have found their way into the general population, there should be no problem for you to include one in all of your First Aid Kits.
Your First Aid Kit - What Is The Most Important Item To Include?
