Emergency Disaster Kit

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Natural Disasters: Emergency disaster kit

In this video, you will learn how to prepare your own emergency kit specifically designed for use in a disaster.

This disaster kit will provide a family of four with 48 hours’ autonomy, until help arrives.

You should include the following items so that you can signal for help:

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an SOS sign made by you for this purpose;

light sticks that can provide illumination for 6 to 12 h and be used to signal for help in the dark;

a whistle to call for help with a sound that carries further than your voice;

a flashlight, preferably crank-powered, so that you don’t have to rely on a single source of energy.

You should include the following items for illumination:

candles;

a lighter and/or waterproof matches, which you can also use to light a fire;

flashlight.

You should include the following items for hydration and nutrition:

A Supply of six litre-bottles of drinking water.

An empty one-litre flask for use as a container to purify non-potable water with water purification tablets.

If water is in short supply, drink small amounts.

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Remember that you can survive for several days on less than half a litre a day.

Supply of non-perishable food, such as canned goods.

If you have no water, it is advisable not to eat, as this could increase dehydration!

A container with 8 litres of water for drinking and basic hygiene purposes.

Lastly, add the following items:

a box-cutter to cut wire, cardboard, etc.;

a Swiss army knife;

a waterproof pouch for essential documents, such as ID papers, insurance policies, medical prescriptions, etc., and some money;

work gloves to clear objects without hurting yourself;

bin bags for rubbish and bodily waste;

a survival blanket;

a notebook and pen to write down important information;

a radio to listen for instructions issued by the authorities;

a hygiene kit containing toilet paper and disinfectant wipes.

Don’t forget a first aid kit, which should contain:

- items required to treat an injured person;

- any specific medication required by each member of the household.