Survival in a bag: Packing it right

Post date: May 02, 2018 1:14:24 PM

Disaster preparedness should never be taken for granted. Catastrophes occur when people least expect them to happen. Everyone should be ready for this. A big part of disaster preparedness is the survival kit, which comprises of a bag with all the essential items in it.

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Below are some of the things that need to be included in a survival bag.

Important documents in a waterproof container: Copies of passports, birth certificates, IDs, insurance, and other essential records should be kept in a waterproof container and stored neatly in the bag. Along with this are papers that contain information of emergency contacts.

No-spoil food: No-spoil food means canned food, biscuits, energy bars, and at least two liters of water. The point here is that the supply needs to last a week. First-aid kit: First-aid kits need to have medicine (for stomachache and headache, and maintenance meds), alcohol, band-aids, compresses (hot and cold), and baby wipes. Toiletries such as soap and shampoo should also be a part of this.

Important devices: Under this category are the flashlight (with at least two sets of batteries), small radio, mobile phone, and a power bank.

Extra keys: Extra keys for the home and car should be in the bag if people need to react quickly. Keys in the bag would spare a person time looking for them.

Evacuation gear: Rain gear, clothes, blankets, and towels are all part of this.

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Captain Martin Lloyd Sanders, Ph.D., has more than a decade of service in the occupational safety and health sector. He possesses extensive experience in biological defense activities and infectious disease outbreak investigation. Learn more about him and his expertise by checking out this page.