Disaster preparedness: What each can do

Got this in the mail. Sharing for everyone's reference:

Prevention


· Boil your drinking water (Upon reaching boiling point, extend boiling for two or more minutes)
· Do water disinfection by use of chlorine or iodine tablets (ask your local drug store).
· Wash hands before preparing food and after using the toilet.
· Avoid wading in floodwater. If you must, wear rubber boots.
· Clean-up all possible mosquito breeding sites, such as vases, empty coconut shells, old tires and tin cans.

What to Do In Case of Another Flood

· Stay inside a house or building during heavy rains.
· Avoid wading and taking baths in floodwaters.
· When a flood advisory is issued, residents in low lying areas should seek for higher grounds.
· Avoid crossing low-lying areas and bridges during evacuation.


Disaster/Emergencies Supplies

· Store all items in a dry plastic box container with cover to keep all these items stored (a plastic cooler would also do nicely). Keep all items store in a cool dry place. All household members should know its location.

* Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food.
* Select foods that require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water.
* Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.
* Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty.
* Food keeper or resealable plastic
* Choose foods your family will eat.
* Ready-to-eat canned or plastic-packed meats, fruits and vegetables
* Protein or fruit bars
* Dry cereal or granola
* Peanut butter
* Dried fruit
* Nuts
* Crackers / biscuits
* Canned juices
* Non-perishable pasteurized milk
* High energy foods
* Vitamins
* Food for infants
* Comfort/stress foods - snacks
* Store at least a three-day supply of water per person.
* 5 liters of water per person per day, for drinking.
* Children, nursing mothers, and sick people may need more water.
* Store water tightly in clean plastic containers such as soft drink bottles.
* Aspirin for pain
* Paracetamol for pain
* Anti-diarrhea medication
* Antacid (for upset stomach)
* Laxative
* Mosquito repellant
* Antihistamine for allergies (optional)
* Prescription medications you take every day such as insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You should periodically rotate medicines to account for expiration dates.
* Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies.
* Two pairs of Latex, or other sterile gloves (surgical gloves)
* Sterile gause to stop bleeding.
* Micropore tape
* Cleansing agent (providone iodine)
* Isoprophyl aclcohol (70%)
* Soap
* disinfectant wipes
* Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
* Burn ointment to prevent infection.
* Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
* Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general decontaminant.
* Thermometer
* Flash light
* Battery operated radio
* Batteries for flashlight and radio
* Cellphone fully charge batteries + fully charged etra batteries
* Extra sim (prepaid from different carriers Smart, Globe Sun, TM, PLDT, etc.)
* Emergency contact numbers (laminated with plastic)
* - this is a suggestion from PNRC personnel to keep dry, seal/protect cellphones and other important items from water damage
* - soak in baby powder to remove lubricant, remove excess powder then insert the electronic item and others, tie a knot to seal the latex container
* Pencil and notepad
* Candle and lighter
* Scissors
* Utility knife (swiss knife)
* Whistle to call for help
* VHF 2-way radio (optional)
* Bleach (Chlorox , Xonrox, etc) as disinfectant
* Life vest or floatation device (optional, if you expect flooding)
* Cleaning rags
* Garbage bags