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prepares water, food, and water torches. Do you think that the evacuation bag is foolproof? If you only prepare according to the general rules, when the disaster really strikes, it may not be comprehensive. American sustainability consultant Fleda. Friday Apaliski (Friday Apaliski) specializes in tailoring earthquake refuge bags and evacuation plans for customers. She has more detailed considerations about what the evacuation bags should contain:
food and drinking
consider preservation, perhaps most people Think of canned food first, Fleida. Apalski thinks that once a natural disaster strikes, some lightweight "healing foods" can help you relieve stress. It may be your favorite gummy bears, chocolate or peanut butter. As long as they are small and easy to store, you might as well throw some away. To the evacuation bag. Of course, nutritious cereal bars that can provide calories in a timely manner should not be forgotten.
generally believes that the human body needs to drink at least 3 liters of water within 72 hours, but considering the weight of the evacuation bag, it is recommended to put at least one bottle of drinking water. Frida. Apalski suggests that if you live in the suburbs or have pets, you can prepare more in addition to the bag. Remember to replace it at least once a year to avoid breeding of bacteria.
First aid kit
In addition to general bandages and external medications, there may be a lot of ashes in the rubble after the earthquake. Dust-proof masks and eyewash should also be added to the evacuation bag. People with myopia should not forget to throw in a pair of unused old ones. glasses. Frida. Apalski will especially ask customers if they have allergies or chronic diseases? Do I need to take medication regularly? If you need medicine, remember to prepare it in advance and put it in the evacuation bag.
lighting and communication equipment
may be cleaned up immediately after the natural disaster, LED flashlights will be your good helper, solar lanterns commonly used in camping can also come in handy, but the most convenient is the headlight that can free your hands. A small solar charger can charge the phone (don't forget the charging cable), and the large plastic bag does not take up much space, but it makes cleaning up a lot easier. A copy of
ID and cash
credit card will definitely not come in handy, you must prepare small denomination paper money. Important documents must also be photocopied in order to process various applications or registrations as soon as possible after the disaster.
agreed to meet at
Freida. Apalski will ask the client's family to agree on a location and gather there once they are separated. You must also choose a co-contact who lives in another city, and you can call the co-contact to tell your whereabouts after you are lost. Including this co-contact person, as well as important telephone numbers such as the fire brigade, police station, or gas company, must be recorded and put in the evacuation bag. If necessary, the entire procedure will even be rehearsed to ensure that the whole family can actually use this set of contact methods.
Planning the follow-up life
You are likely to continue to work after the disaster, Fleida. Apalski advises customers to prepare thick hats, goggles and gloves to prevent any heavy objects falling from a height and broken glass on the ground.
She will also ask customers to record the size and size of their homes in advance. Once a fire breaks out, she can quickly find out which properties have been lost.
Make good use of old things
is like the aforementioned old glasses, the materials in the evacuation bag do not need to be purchased new products. The plastic tableware that comes with the takeaway, worn cloth shoes, faded clothes, yellowed socks, old toothbrushes, toothpaste and shower gel provided by the hotel can actually be used properly.
Finally, choose a place where the evacuation bag will not be affected even if everything collapses. The Fire Department of the Ministry of the Interior recommends that the contents of the evacuation bag can last at least 3 days, and the evacuation route must be exercised in order to survive natural disaster The fastest response when it comes!
