When disaster strikes, the key to survival is self-sufficiency. If a disaster is widespread, emergency services may not be able to get to you quickly. In that case, the best…

 way to keep your family safe is to have the right high-quality safety supplies within easy reach. Having these emergency items at home can ensure that your family has the appropriate tools to make even the most dire situations survivable.

COVID-19 continues to be a persistent threat to our health. Having the best protective and safety gear enables us to follow health guidelines such as respiratory protection, disinfection, and eye protection. Having appropriate COVID-19 protection will continue to be important, even in an emergency situation. 

To help our families thrive in the most difficult of situations, TBS Business Solutions provides the following emergency items every home should have:  

General Purpose First Aid Kit

This General Purpose First Aid Kit provides a comprehensive collection of items that can help cater to the needs of up to 25 people in most emergencies. This kit’s range of supplies can help you and first responders manage a wide range of injuries. 

  • This first aid kit contains adhesive bandages, a roll of adhesive tape, gauze pads, a trauma pad, a triangular bandage, and other items to help you manage cuts, lacerations, burns, blunt-force trauma, or bone fractures. 
  • This package also contains an eye pad to prevent infection and a burn cream to sterilize burn injuries. 
  • Also included in this first aid kit are an antibiotic ointment pouch and antiseptic wipes to help disinfect open wounds.
  • A cold pack is enclosed to help manage rising body temperatures or swelling.
  • This kit also comes with a first aid guide to ensure everyone can learn how to use each item available in this package even without any emergency

This general purpose soft-sided kit includes the basic items you will need for simple at-home first aid. It can help provide the support your family needs while they wait for first responders to arrive. 

  • This pack contains an adhesive bandage roll, a fingertip bandage, a conforming bandage, a roll of adhesive tape, an eye pad, gauze pads, a tweezers, and angled scissors to help you respond to cuts, lacerations, and open wounds.
  • Alcohol prep pads and an antibiotic ointment pouch to help sterilize open wounds and burns.
  • Also included are packs of Cold-a-Rest and Pain-a-Rest tablets for colds and pain relief and a sting relief wipe to help ease insect stings.
  • To help you manage wound dressing and to help keep your emergency procedures sterile, two pairs of medical gloves are also included.

3M™ Avagard™ D Instant Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers (61% w/w ethyl alcohol) 9230, 1000 mL / 1 Case = 5 Bottle

Keeping your hands sanitized will protect you and your family against harmful bacteria. Having a hand antiseptic like this one with proven efficacy against antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a must. This is especially true in emergency situations where you may be caring for open wounds. A good antiseptic will ensure that your hands are free from bacteria that can infect the cuts and scrapes you are tending to. Among its features are:

  • This instant hand antiseptic is made of 61% ethyl alcohol and moisturizers to ensure that your skin doesn’t break down, even with repeated use.
  • This antiseptic dries quickly without leaving your hands feeling sticky.
  • Its content is compatible with Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), making it safe for hospital use.

Clean’Ems Spirit II Disinfectant Towels, 23 oz, Canister, Pleasant Fragrance

Having clean surroundings can give you and your family an added layer of protection from infection. This is especially true in emergency situations where there may be an open wound that needs attention. These disinfectant towels are created for critical care area use, such as emergency rooms, operating rooms, ICI, ambulances, and more. In an emergency, any place imaginable turns can turn into a critical care area needing sanitation. A few other product features include:
These towels fight COVID spread by disinfecting sensitive areas.
Their pleasant scent makes these towels more user-friendly than other disinfectant towels.
They are conveniently packaged in sets of six canisters.

Disposable 3Ply Earloop Face Mask

During the current COVID-19 emergency, stepping out of the house to work, go to school, or run an errand requires added layers of protection to keep you and your family safe. Having boxes of disposable 3-ply face masks is a necessity for everyone. Whether it is for travel, work, or any other activity that will expose you to other people. This affordable mu

Disposable 3Ply Earloop Face Mask

During the current COVID-19 emergency, stepping out of the house to work, go to school, or run an errand requires added layers of protection to keep you and your family safe. Having boxes of disposable 3-ply face masks is a necessity for everyone. Whether it is for travel, work, or any other activity that will expose you to other people. This affordable must-have has the following features:

  • It is made with breathable three-layer construction.
  • It has ear loops making it easy to wear.
  • These masks have a nose piece to ensure proper fit.
  • They are designed specifically for home use.

st-have has the following features:

  • It is made with breathable three-layer construction.
  • It has ear loops making it easy to wear.
  • These masks have a nose piece to ensure pro

CoreShield™ A1/A Coated Cut Resistant Gloves, 6/XS, Nylon, Nitrile Micro-Foam, 18 ga, Black

Coated Cut Resistant Gloves

These coated cut-resistant gloves are ideal for situations when you need added protection for your hands, including responding to emergencies or using sharp instruments such as knives. These affordable and practical gloves also have the following features:

  • You can use a smartphone while using these gloves.
  • They are silicone-free. 
  • These gloves have a water and oil-proof coating to give an added layer of protection against some harmful substances.
  • The CoreShieldTM Engineered Yarn is comfortable and can resist most cuts.

Grip N Hot Mill Nitrile Coated Gloves, Cotton, Natural White, Medium

Emergency situations may require you to come into contact with items that are extremely hot.  Make sure that your hands stay protected from the heat with these coated gloves. A few key features to consider:  

  • These gloves offer protection against intermittent heat of up to 400° F.
  • Using these gloves is comfortable because it allows more airflow than regular cut/sewn hot mill gloves.
  • The palm is coated to provide a better grip, which will come in handy when there is little margin for errors in emergencies.
Grip N Hot Mill Nitrile Coated Gloves
Honeywell FF0721 Disposable Face Shield (Box/10)

Respiratory protection is essential to keep you safe from a COVID-19 infection. For additional safety, use a face shield to also protect your eyes as they can also be vulnerable to harmful droplets in the air. These high-quality face shields, with an anti-fog coating, keep you safe while helping you avoid visibility issues.  
These face shields measure 15” wide and 9.1” in height to cover the face entirely.
They have a 0.6” wide elastic band to fit anyone. 
It has a 1.2” foam lining to provide optimal distance between the face shield and face.
These face shields are ANSI and EN certified to protect from droplets and liquid splashes.
They are designed for occupations requiring exposure to other people, such as medical personnel, cashiers, restaurant staff, and store employees.
NorthFlex Cold Grip™ Coated Gloves, Large, Black/Blue
If an emergency occurs during icy conditions, the cold weather can cause irreparable damage to your extremities, especially your hands. Emergency threats don’t just end with severe injuries due to cuts, burns, or blunt-force trauma. The cold can be a hazard as well. Having cold gear isn’t complete without a set of gloves that can help keep your hands warm when you need to venture out under icy conditions. These affordable gloves have the following features:
PVC coating provides additional water and oil protection that extends to the knuckles. 
The inner coating has foam to ensure an excellent dry and wet grip.
Even under icy conditions, these gloves still retain their flexibility.
You can use these gloves at temperatures reaching -15°F (or – 26°C). 
These gloves are washable.

Streamlight® 44910 Waypoint® 1000 Lumen Rechargeable LED Pistol Grip Spotlight

Having a high-quality flashlight in an emergency can be helpful for many reasons. They can help you call attention from first responders or provide illumination during nighttime power outages. These powerful flashlights are rechargeable and can work for up to 87 hours at low settings. A few additional features that make this flashlight perfect for any emergency:
It can focus a long-range targeting beam of up to 678 meters to provide first responders a waypoint to your location.
These flashlights are water-resistant and durable with a 1PX8 certification and can survive falls from up to 1 meter in height.
Aside from focused light, you can also use this for scene lighting.
These flashlights are easy to use with a trigger-style switch for immediate light or an adjustable rotating switch to select the mode of lighting you require.

In 2022, these tools are more important than ever!
Emergencies don’t choose a time to strike. They can happen at any time, whether night or day, in summer or winter. Keeping the items on this list with you will ensure that you have the proper tools to survive most emergencies.
With COVID-19 still a significant health threat, it is important to make sure to include COVID-19 protection as part of your emergency supplies. The more layers or protection you have, the safer your family will be from infection in an emergency. Aside from providing office supplies, electrical hardware, and construction supplies, at TBS Business Solutions we are also doing our part to ensure that everyone can have easier access to the highest quality safety supplies and essentials to have in your home during emergencies.
To learn more about our safety supplies, construction supplies, school supplies, and more, you may contact us, or you can call our office at (888) 542-9888.