Packaging Tips and Items to Carry When There Is a Disaster

Contents:

Medical Video: 5 Ways To Reuse Packing Supplies

Disasters are events that are unpredictable and are scheduled for arrival. If you are a person who has anticipation of a disaster, surely you must prepare a bag containing items needed at any time when a disaster strikes. What luggage must be prepared? How are the tips for preparing disaster emergency items that must be taken?

Tips for packing carry items with disaster emergency

It might be very difficult to pack all the luggage together in the shortest possible time. There are some packing tips and ways you can follow, namely by dividing several items in small categories like the following.

Pack and pack luggage into a bag or vehicle

  1. Just in case, it's a good idea to store and prepare food and bottled water in an easily accessible place.
  2. Pack all the food in a plastic storage box to make it easier to load into a car or large backpack in a short time. Store food in a container that is different from the others.
  3. Load everything into a bag, or if you use a car, pack it in a plastic box to make it easier to organize and carry in the car.
  4. Record the initial expiration date for food and medicine brought.

Packing tips and disaster emergency items should be brought

Inventory for eating

  • Prepare 3 to 5 1 liter bottled water for 3 people (for 3 days preparation)
  • Prepare food containing 6,000 calories per person, which can be used for 3 days.
  • Plastic tableware such as plates, cups, forks and spoons
  • You can also bring a folding knife just in case
  • Sugar and spices
  • Aluminum foil and plastic wrap
  • Plastic containers or bags that can be resealed

Lighting and communication devices

  • Portable radio (no need for a power outlet)
  • Batteries for radios, flashlights, or emergency lights
  • Flashlight for each person
  • Emergency lights
  • Whistle for each person

Health and hygiene equipment

  • First aid kit and prescription medicines
  • Prescription medicines for those of you who have special conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure) or asthma
  • Dustproof mask
  • Shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, and basic equipment for other baths
  • Dry wipes and wet wipes
  • Small towel
  • Hand sanitizer (hand sanitizer)or cleaning alcohol
  • Sanitary napkins
  • Liquid detergent
  • Plastic garbage bags

Clothing and footwear that must be carried

  • Blanket
  • Rain coat
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Waterproof boots
  • Cotton clothing (for at least three days)

Other equipment that must be carried

  • Sleeping bag or sleeping bag
  • Eyeglasses
  • Compass direction
  • Important letters were photocopied and collected in one plastic folder

Other disaster emergency items for pregnant women, the elderly and small children

  • Battery hearing aid for the elderly
  • Food specifically for the elderly or infants
  • Small oxygen tube
  • Diapers and tissues
  • Baby feeding equipment, including bottles, cleaning tools, and formula milk
  • Breastfeeding pump
Packaging Tips and Items to Carry When There Is a Disaster
Rated 4/5 based on 1942 reviews
💖 show ads