Be prepared for disruptions and crises

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Would you be able to take care of your own basic needs and the needs of your loved ones if there was a general disruption, such as a power outage?

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Stock up on a 72-hour emergency reserve. 

  • Buy six litres of drinking water per person. Do not forget about pets. 
  • Set aside clean, lidded containers with a capacity of 6–10 litres for each family member to use for collecting water. 
  • Store three days’ worth of easily prepared meal ingredients in the pantry. 
  • Get a cooking appliance that works without electricity, such as a camping stove. 
  • Make sure you have enough pain medication, first-aid supplies, and personal prescription medications. 
  • Store a battery-powered radio, electric torch, candles, matches, duct tape, batteries, a regularly charged backup power bank, and cash in small bills and coins in an easily accessible place. 
  • Manage hygiene needs by buying wet wipes, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, plenty of garbage bags, and a bucket with a lid that can be used as a toilet. 

 Read more tips on how to be prepared at: 72 hours - 72 tuntia.

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