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Be Prepared - The checklist
Posted by The Red Devil
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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There's another threat of a strong typhoon. It's predicted that it will come within the Philippine Area of responsibility tomorrow and will hit Manila on Friday.
Let's not make the same mistake of being unprepared. Prepare your Emergency Kit. (Every home should have one) Here's what you should stock up on:
1. Clean water. My suggestion is to skip the teeny tiny bottles. Go for the big containers.
2. Self charging Radios and self charging lights. Some self charging lights have the capability to charge a phone. On that note, if you have a lower model phone, it's best to keep it charged as well and use that. Lower model phones consume less power.
3. Flashlights and batteries
4. Canned food, power bars, ready to eat meals. Avoid putting salty food in the kit as it will only make you thirsty.
5. I normally would not recommend candles especially if you have small children. But keep some just in case your batteries or the self charging lights go out. Just make sure to keep it away from the kids.
6. Rope. I suggest the nylon ones just in case you have to get them wet.
7. A first aid kit. Make sure you have these items in your first aid kit:3 pairs of Latex gloves (just in case you have to help a stranger out, the latex gloves will help prevent the spread of infection), Sterile dressings, Cleansing ointment or liquid, antiseptics, burn ointment, Adhesive bandages in different sizes, gauze pad, micropore tape, tweezers, scissors, eye wash, thermometer, prescription medication (if your family members have existing illnesses, it's best to be prepared.), antihistamines, paracetamol, ibuprofen, anti-diarrheal medication and vicks or katinko. Make sure your first aid kit is in a waterproof bag or at least put those that are in risk of getting wet in a ziploc bag.
8. Blankets and jackets.
9. A whistle. If (god forbid) you get stuck on top of your house, you can use the whistle to call for attention and help.
10. Wet wipes.
Keep an emergency kit at work as well. It's better to be prepared than to regret things later on. Keep a set of extra clothes at work as well (yes, including undies.) Keep a pair of flip flops or sneakers just in case public transportation gets screwy and you have to trudge on home.
Being prepared is the first step in averting a major disaster.
Let's not make the same mistake of being unprepared. Prepare your Emergency Kit. (Every home should have one) Here's what you should stock up on:
1. Clean water. My suggestion is to skip the teeny tiny bottles. Go for the big containers.
2. Self charging Radios and self charging lights. Some self charging lights have the capability to charge a phone. On that note, if you have a lower model phone, it's best to keep it charged as well and use that. Lower model phones consume less power.
3. Flashlights and batteries
4. Canned food, power bars, ready to eat meals. Avoid putting salty food in the kit as it will only make you thirsty.
5. I normally would not recommend candles especially if you have small children. But keep some just in case your batteries or the self charging lights go out. Just make sure to keep it away from the kids.
6. Rope. I suggest the nylon ones just in case you have to get them wet.
7. A first aid kit. Make sure you have these items in your first aid kit:3 pairs of Latex gloves (just in case you have to help a stranger out, the latex gloves will help prevent the spread of infection), Sterile dressings, Cleansing ointment or liquid, antiseptics, burn ointment, Adhesive bandages in different sizes, gauze pad, micropore tape, tweezers, scissors, eye wash, thermometer, prescription medication (if your family members have existing illnesses, it's best to be prepared.), antihistamines, paracetamol, ibuprofen, anti-diarrheal medication and vicks or katinko. Make sure your first aid kit is in a waterproof bag or at least put those that are in risk of getting wet in a ziploc bag.
8. Blankets and jackets.
9. A whistle. If (god forbid) you get stuck on top of your house, you can use the whistle to call for attention and help.
10. Wet wipes.
Keep an emergency kit at work as well. It's better to be prepared than to regret things later on. Keep a set of extra clothes at work as well (yes, including undies.) Keep a pair of flip flops or sneakers just in case public transportation gets screwy and you have to trudge on home.
Being prepared is the first step in averting a major disaster.
