When a societal glitch occurs, the importance of having an emergency kit to sustain us for a week in our home cannot be overstated.
This list is aimed at a family of 3 in the Netherlands.
The kit must be stored in a place that is easy to reach and carry. Regular six-month checks are necessary to ensure everything is in working order. This proactive approach will keep you prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.
These societal glitches, which we must be prepared for, could disrupt our daily lives in various ways:
- Power outage
- Water outage
- Food shortage
- Gas outage
- Internet outage
- Phone outage
- Etc.
The duration of the glitch could be anything from a few hours to a few weeks. However, we should aim for ten days.
The kit should include:
- Water
- 3 liters per person per day
- 1 liter for cooking per day
- Food
- 2000 kcal per person per day
- 1 hot meal per day
- Utensils
- Gas stove
- Radio
- Battery powered
- Solar powered
- Light
- Flashlight
- Candles
- Waterproof matches
- First aid kit
- Medication
- Bandages
- Scissors
- Clotting bandages
- Tourniquet
- Disinfectant
- Extra glasses
- Blankets
- Whistle
- Cash
- Tools
- Knife
- Can opener
- Pliers
- Screwdriver
- Hammer
- Duct tape
- Tarps
- Rope
- Hygiene
- Disinfectant
- Toilet paper
- Wet wipes
- Menstrual products
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Important documents
- A copy of your passport or ID
- List of important phone numbers
- Extra keys for your house and car
- Electronics
- Power bank
- Cables
- Batteries
- Information
- Map of the area
- Books with information about survival
- List of emergency numbers
- List of emergency frequencies
The Guerrilla's Guide To The Baofeng Radio
https://www.denkvooruit.nl/bereid-je-voor/stel-je-noodpakket-samen
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html