7 Everyday Items to Use in an Emergency

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Disposable Diapers can be used to to control heavy bleeding, as a bandage, or padding for splints

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Towels, Sheets, and Linens for soaking up leaks and spills.

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Blankets to keep warm when in a rush.

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Fans to help cool heatstroke victims.

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Large Scarves can be used for slings or eye bandages.

Tap water can be used for irrigated burns and eyes.

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Use Wrapping Tape to secure bandages.

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