First Aid: Be Prepared
The goals of this First Aid Web Guide are twofold: to help you prepare for emergencies by having access to necessary first aid supplies and information, and to teach you where to go on the Web for advice on handling less serious first aid situations as they arise.
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Emergency Phone Numbers
Although it's preferable to have an emergency contact list available in advance of any emergency, it’s always possible to be caught off guard. The sites in this section list important emergency phone numbers you’ll want to have handy during first aid emergencies.
Insights for Emergency Phone Numbers
- According to the American Red Cross, your list should include emergency numbers for the fire and police departments, as well as the ambulance.
- Rady Children’s Hospital also recommends having the closest emergency room on the list, along with parents’ work and cell phone numbers, and the kids’ school names and numbers. Also list relatives, close friends and neighbors on your emergency list.
- Teach kids when it is and isn't appropriate to dial 911. 9-1-1 for Kids is a good resource for teaching kids about 911.
Top Sites for Emergency Phone Numbers
KidsHealth
recommends national phone numbers for some emergency services and suggests other important local numbers to look up.
National Emergency Number Association
(NENA) provides lots of information on 911, including advice on enhanced 911, non-English speaking callers and more.
American Association of Poison Control Centers
provides a toll-free national number and has a map to find your local poison control center.
Dispatch Magazine
has a list of emergency numbers equivalent to 911 for different countries around the world. Below the image of the globe you’ll find emergency number updates and news, as well as links to emergency directories.
USACOPS
offers a list of local police agencies by state, county and city. Although these stations’ phone numbers are not emergency hotlines, they might prove helpful in a less urgent situation.
First Aid Treatments
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CPR and First Aid Classes
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