A First Aid Kit
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At Least One Fire Extinguisher
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Post Emergency Numbers
Not only should you post the Poison Control Center number (1-800-222-1222 in the US), but you should also post 911 or your local emergency service numbers for ambulance, fire, and police departments. It is also a good idea to post at least one emergency contact number for a close friend or relative that lives or works in the area, but not at the same place where the studio is.
Have Pertient Health Information Available
In case of emergency you may not be able to speak to emergency responders. I suggest you keep an up-to-date list of prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, any diagnoses' you have (i.e. high blood pressure), your primary care physician and their contact information, any other doctors you see and their contact information, and two "in case of emergency" numbers of close friends or relatives. Should you have any other health instructions, write them out or gather copies, as well.
Place all this information into a manila envelope, mark it "Emergency Information," and tack or tape it right next to the posted emergency numbers. It is a good idea to give this list to one of your "in case of emergency" people, too.
