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TYPHOON SURVIVAL KIT
CONTINGENCY MEASURES FOR TYPHOON/FLOODS

Being prepared is always one step towards survival. Here are some things that we think is important to have during times like these. Prepare them beforehand and keep them in a safe place at all times. Better yet, keep them with you or in an area that is easy to reach and won't get in the way of raging floods, etc.

YOUR TYPHOON SURVIVAL KIT

  1. Clean drinking water. Good enough for a week. Consider having at least 1 gallon per person
  2. Other drinks. Consider: juices in packs, carbonated drinks,coffee
  3. Food. Also good enough for a week. Consider
    • Snacks that are easy to store and carry (biscuits, cookies)
    • Non-perishable canned food(Corned beef, tuna, pork and beans, vienna sausage,etc)
    • Candies to maintrain sugar in body and keep acidity at bay
    • Bread that will last for a few days, for carbo load
    • Instant noodles,if you have the means to cook
    • IMPORTANT: Food for babies and the elderly if yuou have some staying with you
  4. Food utensils
    • Spoons, forks, knives,paper plates, drinking cups
    • Non-electrin can opener
    • Cooking stove and fuel, if possible
    • Plastic Bags
  5. Medicines. Consider having medicines for the following:
    • Fever
    • Coughs and colds
    • Hypertension
    • Diabetes
    • Diarrhea
    • Anti-leptospirosis
    • Anti-tetanus
    • Other prescription drugs that you need to take
  6. First Aid Kit. Must contain band-aids,gauze, tweezers. alcohol, antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide, bandage scissors, absorbent dressings, antiseptic wipe packets, cold compress, gloves and thermometer.
  7. Sanitation Kit. Make sure that you have tissue wipes, toilet paper, sanitary napkins, diapers.
  8. Toiletries. Thes include toothpaste, toothbrushes,soap.
  9. Blankets, towels, conforters,pillows. You can put them in large garbage bags to keep from getting wet.
  10. Extra clothes and underwear. Put them in plastic bags to avoid from getting wet. If you can pack something that will last you for a few days.
  11. Jackets, sweaters, socks,caps. And anything else that will keep you warm and dry.
  12. Emergency lights and flashlights
  13. Fresh Batteries. Have reserves for batteries of different sizes specially for radios and flashlights.
  14. Mobile PhoneMake sure that battery is fully charge and that you have a spare one too, in case of emergency. Also consider walkie-talkies.
  15. CashBanks and ATMs might not be available so make sure that you have cash with you.
  16. Keys. Have copies of keys to the front door, back door, garage, car keys, etc.
  17. Items for pets. Consider also having a leash, muszle, cage and food fo your pets.
  18. Umbrellas and tents
  19. Water pails and dippers
  20. Floatation Devices like life jackets, styrofoams, old tires, etc.
  21. Rope
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO PROTECT Many people Have died tryin to go back for these things, so it's important that you are well-prepared already at this point in time. Keep these documents in a water-proof container.
  1. Birth certificates
  2. Insurance records
  3. Medical Records
  4. SSS, Pag-ibig and Philhealth records
  5. Indentification Cards
  6. Bank account number and records
  7. Emergency contact numbers
  8. Contact Numbers of family friends and loved ones
It is imporant that you have and ID with you werever you go. also, a list of people to cantact in case something happens to you. if you can, put your emergency contacts on speed dial.

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