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SC UTS

Bahamas

Emergency Backpack

Is a portable bag you can carry with you

FOOD FIRST AID KIT Keep at least the basic: band
FOOD FOR 3 DAYS, NO-PERISHABLE, Your kit should have the basic items aids, sterile gauze, disinfectant,
EASY OPEN, EAT AND PREPARE as well as the instruction book
Chocolate/power bars, biscuits, medical tape, medical scissors,
instant noodles, easy-to-open disposable gloves, tweezers,
canned food. cotton swabs, and a thermometer.
Water one liter for person per day. Dust mask and Sunscreen.
Manual can opener for food. Prescription medications and
Cutlery. glasses.
CLOTHING
So that the clothes are dry, pack them in a SANITATION
plastic bag and close them perfectly To stay healthy, hygiene is important
Extra clothing, t-shirts, Hygiene kit: toothbrush,
sweatshirts and underwear. tooth paste, shampoo,
Warm clothing (hat, jackets). soap, hand-towel, insect
Blanket or thermal blanket. repellent, ear buds, baby
Poncho or raincoat. wipes, toilet paper,
Sewing kit. sanitary napkins, garbage
bags and plastic ties for
personal sanitation.
Battery-powered or hand Black bag which can also be used as
crank radio. shelter.
Weather Radio with tone Ziploc bags, various sizes.
alert, transistor Radio, or Waterproof matches or lighter, and
Two-way Radio. candles.
Flashlight or rechargeable lamp. Work gloves and safety goggles.
Extra Batteries. Local map and compass.
Whistle, one per person. COMUNICATION VARIOUS Pocket knife.
Cell phone with chargers, A Radio will keep you informed of the conditions Different items that you Personal documents like proof of address,
outside and where to seek shelter or emergency should keep in mind
inverter or solar charger. personnel during and after a natural disaster. insurance policies, birth certicate, bank
Family and Emergency contact documents, family picture, and passport
information. should be stored together in a plastic
(ziploc) bags.
Your emergency bag is more than a bag with some bandages
Cash in smaller bill sizes, change.
and a snack inside. Your emergency bag should contain items Extra copies of house and car keys.
necessary to handle any emergency until you can get real help. Rubber bands, duct tape, permanent
marker and paper
Plan Ahead Special needs:
Even if you’re ready to pack and head out at a moment’s notice, for babies - formula or baby food,
you and your loved ones will be in much better shape if you have diapers, feeding bottle, rash ointment,
medicines.
an emergency plan ready. Create plans for a variety of scenarios for kids - toys, coloring books, crayons.
that might include heading to your local shelter, or leaving town for elderly - 7 days supply of maintenance
for days or weeks. or prescription medicines, adult diapers.
Pet food and extra water for your pet
(Collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl).
Remember: a little preparation now can make a
huge difference when it really counts.

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