With 2 new storms in the horizon that will hit our country, we just hope that typhoon Ondoy is the worst already. With the coming tropical depressions, it won’t hurt to create your own disaster kit. All you need is an old/spare backpack, some essential supplies. Do this for EACH MEMBER of the family and then keep it in a handy place.

When disaster strikes, all you need is to pick it up and you’re good to go. The list of what to include after the jump.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN DISASTER KIT

First, find an old backpack or purchase not-so-expensive ones. Each member of the family must have their own backpack/disaster kit. Inside the backpack, please the following items

• 2 liters of mineral water
• 3 day supply of non-perishable food. Canned goods will be ok. Make sure that expiry date is a year from now. Some suggestions
  • Sardines
  • Corned Beef
  • Instant Noodles
  • Luncheon Meat
  • Pork and Beans
• Tissue Paper
• 4 pcs. of face mask
• First Aid Kit
  • Betadine
  • Gauze Bandage
  • Scissors
  • Alchohol
  • Aspirin
  • Anti-fever medicine
  • Antibiotics
  • bandages
  • Cough Syrup
• 2 t-shirts
• 2 sets of underwear
• Portable AM radio
• Extra batteries
• Flashlight
• Map
• A whistle
• Swiss Knife
• $100 in small denominations
• Photocopy of your passport and other identification documents
• A piece of paper with
  • all the local emergency numbers and contact information
  • A list of your friends’ and relatives’ phone numbers and addresses

Check the expired items 2x a year. Make sure you replace them.

This small investment will go a long way. You won’t regret it in case disaster strikes. Feel free to repost this and pass the word around.

Thanks!

GM Tristan http://gmtristan.com