Rainy Season: Emergency Survival Kit on the go!
2013-Jun-18 13:22
2025-Jan-08 07:34
Rainy season is now officially starting. It has its perks, like having a comfy long sleep, total satisfaction in sipping hot coffee or choco, and maybe just having a reason not to go to school or work.
However there are also disadvantages, like having cough, colds, flu and leptospirosis among others, having clothes that really take time to get dry, and all other hassles brought about by our 'might-seem-to-be-the-worst-enemy': flood.
More than expecting the benefits of the 'bed-weather' season, it is a good thing that we also prepare for the hassles it can bring.
Yes, especially in the Philippine metro, flood is automatic during rainy season, whether after a storm or even just a rain.
Worst case scenarios can result to hampered electricity, telephone; mobile and other communication lines. Most likely, rescue officers also won't be able to get in your place immediately due to, according to them themselves, poor urban planning, ineffective geo-hazard mapping of the cities, insufficient rescuers and rescue equipment, and many other factors.
And you don't want to starve and get sick while waiting for help, right?
So you better have an emergency survival kit so you and your family can endure the disaster coming.
Here are the things that should be inside your survival kit or emergency box:
1. Water
Store clean water in hygienic containers good for washing, drinking and cooking; estimate 1 gallon per person per day.
Store clean water in hygienic containers good for washing, drinking and cooking; estimate 1 gallon per person per day.
2. Food
Stock only non-perishable food like granola bars, dried fruit, crackers, cereals, canned goods like sardines, tuna, sausages, and biscuits. Also consider storing disposable plates and utensils with it. The amount of food should last for three days and should be enough for the family.
Stock only non-perishable food like granola bars, dried fruit, crackers, cereals, canned goods like sardines, tuna, sausages, and biscuits. Also consider storing disposable plates and utensils with it. The amount of food should last for three days and should be enough for the family.
3. Emergency tools
Secure laminated ID cards for family members with special concerns; Indicate name, address, phone, who to contact in case of emergency, contact details, the condition of the bearer and directions on what to do in case seen unconscious. Also keep numbers to call (Red Cross Opcen, Red Cross Chapter, fire station, and hospital.)
Secure laminated ID cards for family members with special concerns; Indicate name, address, phone, who to contact in case of emergency, contact details, the condition of the bearer and directions on what to do in case seen unconscious. Also keep numbers to call (Red Cross Opcen, Red Cross Chapter, fire station, and hospital.)
Store the following:
- Maps with indication of evacuation sites and routes
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Plastic sheeting or garbage bag
- Heating blankets
- Ropes
- Whistle
- Multi-purpose knife
- Matches or lighter and candles
- AM radio transistor with extra batteries
- Sleeping bag
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Plastic sheeting or garbage bag
- Heating blankets
- Ropes
- Whistle
- Multi-purpose knife
- Matches or lighter and candles
- AM radio transistor with extra batteries
- Sleeping bag
4. Garments and Hygiene Essentials
Store extra clothes; short and long sleeved shirts, pants and jackets. Don't forget to include undergarments.
Store extra clothes; short and long sleeved shirts, pants and jackets. Don't forget to include undergarments.
To maintain the cleanliness include the Antibacterial soap, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Hand towels, comb/hair brush, Hand sanitizers/alcohol and Sanitary napkin.
5. Important documents and money
- Keep your cash, prepaid cards, credit cards, driver's license, bank account details, insurance policy papers, Passports and other legal documents like; birth certificates, marriage contracts, insurance certificates, land titles etc. Store them in a sealed plastic folder.
- Keep your cash, prepaid cards, credit cards, driver's license, bank account details, insurance policy papers, Passports and other legal documents like; birth certificates, marriage contracts, insurance certificates, land titles etc. Store them in a sealed plastic folder.
6. Medicine and First-Aid Kit
Having first aid kit is very essential especially during on emergency situation like disaster or accident. So don't ever forget to include the following:
Having first aid kit is very essential especially during on emergency situation like disaster or accident. So don't ever forget to include the following:
- Adhesive Strips (Pk50)
- Hypo – Allergenic medical tape 1.25cm x 9.1m
- Conforming Bandage 5cm
- Triangular Bandage 110cm x 110cm
- Wound Dressing No. 15
- 2 Swabs Antiseptic
- Tweezers metal 8cm
- Scissors disposable
- Safety pins – assorted (pk12)
- Plastic Bags – resealable – 100 X 180 mm
- Plastic Bags – resealable – 150 x 230 mm
- 2 Gloves – disposable
- Emergency meds like Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, anti- diarrheal, for cough and colds.
- First Aid Quick Reference Guide
- Hypo – Allergenic medical tape 1.25cm x 9.1m
- Conforming Bandage 5cm
- Triangular Bandage 110cm x 110cm
- Wound Dressing No. 15
- 2 Swabs Antiseptic
- Tweezers metal 8cm
- Scissors disposable
- Safety pins – assorted (pk12)
- Plastic Bags – resealable – 100 X 180 mm
- Plastic Bags – resealable – 150 x 230 mm
- 2 Gloves – disposable
- Emergency meds like Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, anti- diarrheal, for cough and colds.
- First Aid Quick Reference Guide
Additional tips:
It is ideal to use a backpack for the whole emergency kit. Don't forget to check the kit every six months to make sure that foods stored are not expired and also to replace the water. You may also include a few small toys or game boards, for children might get bored while waiting for rescue. (RedCrossPH)