Poor communities are mostly living
in unprotected areas. They are underserved and that’s why they are highly
disturbed once disaster finds its way into that community. They can’t support
themselves neither during flooding nor hurricanes or any other emergency.
Government bodies and other
private and not profit organizations do have their own strategies for
community’s awareness during disaster. They usually promote self-preparedness
before disaster strikes their doors. Once they know how and when to prepare, they
can better avoid expensive damages.
Disaster self-preparedness
includes an emergency planning before the actual situation occurs. Such a planning
also includes the evacuation route the rest of arrangement. One must also
arrange a set of core relief items
to support the whole of his family members until proper relief
supplies.
Some of the common items for
disaster preparation include:
Water is equally important to
be in possession before and after disaster. One must maintain a single gallon
of water for every single household for a single day usage. People with certain
medical conditions such as diabetes may require additional water.
Mini water purification is
currently available on a cheap price that can easily be included in your individual
toolkit. A secure and safe water source is required during disaster. Having a
personal water purification solution let your family drink safe water all the
time.
In order to prevent and
overcome the major impacts of disaster, one must have enough food for his
family when evacuating a disaster. One must have at least a week of emergency
food to better survive during the disaster. Non-perishable tin stuffs and food
that is higher in nutritional content however that do not require cooking.
For disaster preparation,
individuals need to have a proper arrangement prior to emergency. On time
preparation let the family members include core relief items and other relevant relief supplies
that help them in their survival journey out of their community and hometown.
- First-Aid kit
- Multi-tools
- Flashlight solution
- Personal hygiene kit
- Waterproof match box
- Emergency hand crank radio
- Duct tap