An opened first aid kit showing its contents

April: Medical

A disaster is likely to result in serious injuries, overwhelming the capacity of first responders. What wiull you be able to do to help your injured family members and neighbors?

BASIC

  • Keep a first aid kit that reflects your training and skills. You can buy a ready-made kit from a reputable provider like MyMedic or Adventure Medical Kits or build your own.

  • Get some training. Be sure to take a CPR/AED class.

ADVANCED

  • Take a Stop the Bleed class and a First Aid class.

  • Expand your first aid kit as your knowledge expands.

  • Add first aid kits to your vehicles.

  • Keep a small first aid kit on your bicycle.

PRO

  • Take a Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder course.

  • Add first aid kits to your go bags and get-home bags.

Documentation

Submit the required documentation.

Submit

Prize

Your submission will be entered in a drawing to win the April prize: A waterproof mini first aid kit.

You may submit your documentation at any time up until the end of the first Friday of the following month. You may submit early for ensuing months. Remember to stamp your passport for each completed month.