Emergency survival kit
Make a checklist
Ideally, prepare your kit with all the following items, or at least make a list so you will know where to find them quickly in your home.
- battery-operated radio (with spare batteries)
- torch (with spare batteries), candles and waterproof matches
- strong shoes, leather gloves, hat, protective clothing
- first aid kit and manual, and combination pocket knife
- medications, toiletry and sanitary supplies and a change of clothes
- special needs for infants, the aged and people with disabilities
- water in sealed containers - ten litres per person (for three days)
- three days supply of canned food (plus can opener and utensils)
- pet food, water and other animal needs
- portable stove with fuel
- tent or tarpaulin, and blankets (woollen and thermal)
- money, including change for phone calls
- strong plastic bags (for clothing, valuables, documents, and photographs)
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Emergency management