Typhoon Survival Kit

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As we all know, another storm is hovering in the Philippines, and people were caught unaware by the previous storm. On the news, we are always reminded to stock up on necessities in cases of emergency. This survival kit checklist was given to me by my cousin. It is just a guide for us. 1. Clean drinking water. Good enough for a week. Consider having at least 1 gallon per person. 2. Other drinks. Consider: juices in packs, carbonated drinks, coffee. 3. Food. Also good enough for a week. Consider: * Snacks that are easy to store and carry (biscuits, cookies) * Non-perishable canned food (corned beef, tuna, pork and beans, vienna sausage, etc.) * Candies to maintain sugar in body and keep acidity at bay * Bread that will last for a few days, for carbo load * Instant noodles, if you have the means to cook * IMPORTANT: food for babies and the elderly if you have some staying with you 4. Food utensils. * Spoons, forks, knives, paper plates, drinking cups * Non-electric can opener * Cooking stove and fuel, if possible * Plastic bags 5. Medicines. Consider having medicines for the following: * Fever and nausea * Coughs and colds * Hypertension * Diabetes * Diarrhea * Anti-tetanus * Anti-leptospirosis * Other prescription drugs that you need to take * Also include asthma inhalers 6. First Aid kit. Must contain band-aids, gauze, tweezers, alcohol, antibiotic ointment, hydrogen peroxide, bandage scissors, absorbent dressings, antiseptic wipe packets, cold compress, gloves and thermometer. 7. Sanitation kit. Make sure that you have tissue wipes, toilet paper, sanitary napkins, diapers. 8. Toiletries. These include toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap. 9. Blankets, towels, comforters, pillows. You can put them in large garbage bags to keep from getting wet. 10. Extra clothes and underwear. Put them in plastic bags to avoid from getting wet. If you can, pack something that will last you for a few days. 11. Jackets, sweaters, socks, caps. And anything else that will keep you warm and dry. 12. Emergency lights and flashlights 13. Fresh batteries. Have reserves for batteries of different sizes, especially for radios and flashlights. 14. Radio. Must be portable, battery operated, has functional AM station. 15. Mobile phone. Make sure the battery is fully charge, and that you have a spare one, too, in case of emergency. Also consider walkie-talkies. 16. Cash. Banks and ATMs might not be available so make sure that you have cash with you. 17. Keys. Have copies of keys to the front door, back door, garage, car keys, etc. 18. Items for pets. Consider also having a leash, muzzle, cage and food for your pets. 19. Umbrellas and tents 20. Water pails and dippers 21. Floatation devices like life jackets, styrofoams, old tires, etc. 22. Rope 23. Plastic whistles For important documents. 1. Birth certificates 2. Insurance records 3. Medical records 4. SSS, Pag-ibig and Philhealth records 5. Identification cards 6. Passports 7. Bank account numbers and records 8. Emergency contact numbers (i.e. NDCC hotline numbers, PNP, etc.) 9. Contact numbers of family, friends and loved ones This is just a guide that I want to share with everyone here. Be safe wherever you may be.