How to Prepare a Disaster Kit
Have the necessary items for your disaster kit., Have other accessories for your kit:- Torch (LED torches that lasts for 11-20 years) Cell phone A guide to disasters GPS or maps Batteries Inverter , Some items can be stored directly, but others...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Have the necessary items for your disaster kit.
Read below:- Water.
Have at least 3 gallons (5 litres) of water per person.
If you have a pet, keep some water for your pet.
Keep extra water for sanitation and cooking.
Food Canned food Dry food Jelly bar Fruits and vegetables Clothes.
The clothes must be suitable according to the conditions and environment.
Sanitation- Water for sanitation Toilet paper Feminine products Weather- Weather radio (self powered) Weather maps Medical- First aid kit Insulin Medicines Vitamin and Multi-vitamin tablets -
Step 2: Have other accessories for your kit:- Torch (LED torches that lasts for 11-20 years) Cell phone A guide to disasters GPS or maps Batteries Inverter
, Some of these are:
Water:
This should be stored properly because if the water leaks, it causes damage to other items so it should be sealed and the lid must be tight properly.
Insulin:- The insulin must be stored under low temperatures according to the doctor.
Medicines:
The medicines must be stored properly.
You have noticed that the packets of medicines have something like this, 'Store below 25 °C (77 °F)'.
So try to store below
25.
Food:
The food must be non perishable and stored properly in a tin.
Canned food is best. , Sanitation water: for sanitation Cooking water: to cook food Toilet paper: in case you have less amount of sanitation water Food: to give energy and be energetic Clothes: to protect you from the weather Weather radio: to know the dangers Weather maps: is useful when weather radio is not working First aid kit: to treat injuries and wounds Insulin: for people who have diabetes or high cholesterol Medicines: to cure diseases Torch: to provide light Cell phone: to contact in emergencies A guide to disasters: to know about the disasters and the damages they can cause.
By this, you can be well prepared.
GPS: is useful for finding direction when you are travelling Maps: is useful in case GPS is not working Batteries: to provide electricity to torches and weather radios Inverter: to provide energy in a blackout -
Step 3: Some items can be stored directly
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Step 4: but others should be stored properly.
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Step 5: Learn the benefits of every item in your kit: Water Drinking water: to rehydrate and quench thirst.
Detailed Guide
Read below:- Water.
Have at least 3 gallons (5 litres) of water per person.
If you have a pet, keep some water for your pet.
Keep extra water for sanitation and cooking.
Food Canned food Dry food Jelly bar Fruits and vegetables Clothes.
The clothes must be suitable according to the conditions and environment.
Sanitation- Water for sanitation Toilet paper Feminine products Weather- Weather radio (self powered) Weather maps Medical- First aid kit Insulin Medicines Vitamin and Multi-vitamin tablets
, Some of these are:
Water:
This should be stored properly because if the water leaks, it causes damage to other items so it should be sealed and the lid must be tight properly.
Insulin:- The insulin must be stored under low temperatures according to the doctor.
Medicines:
The medicines must be stored properly.
You have noticed that the packets of medicines have something like this, 'Store below 25 °C (77 °F)'.
So try to store below
25.
Food:
The food must be non perishable and stored properly in a tin.
Canned food is best. , Sanitation water: for sanitation Cooking water: to cook food Toilet paper: in case you have less amount of sanitation water Food: to give energy and be energetic Clothes: to protect you from the weather Weather radio: to know the dangers Weather maps: is useful when weather radio is not working First aid kit: to treat injuries and wounds Insulin: for people who have diabetes or high cholesterol Medicines: to cure diseases Torch: to provide light Cell phone: to contact in emergencies A guide to disasters: to know about the disasters and the damages they can cause.
By this, you can be well prepared.
GPS: is useful for finding direction when you are travelling Maps: is useful in case GPS is not working Batteries: to provide electricity to torches and weather radios Inverter: to provide energy in a blackout
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