Making a Disaster Supplies Kit
During a disaster, you may have to evacuate quickly. You might not have time to gather all the supplies you need. That is why it is important to make a disaster supplies kit.
Remember to pack enough food, water and supplies to last for three days for each person in your family. Place the supplies into a duffel bag or a backpack. Ask your parents to keep kits at home, at work and in their cars.
Below is a list of sample list of items you need to have in your kit!
• Canned or dried foods that won’t spoil
• Can opener that turns by hand
• Water (one gallon for each person each day)
• Flashlight
• Radio
• Extra batteries for the flashlight and radio
• First aid kit and handbook
• Soap, toilet paper, toothbrush and other items to keep you clean
• Extra clothing and blankets
• Forks, spoons, knives and paper plates
• Eyeglasses and medicine
• Whistle
• Copies of IDs and credit cards
• Cash and coins
• A map of the area
• Baby food, bottles and diapers
• Pet food if you have a pet
If you live in a cold area, you and your family have to think about staying warm! Include these other items in your kit:
• Jackets and coats
• Long pants and long-sleeve shirts
• Sturdy shoes or boots
• Hats, mittens and scarves
• Sleeping bags and warm blankets
Remember to update your disaster supplies kit at least once a year!
Watch the video how to make an Emergency Kit and write down the items that you need: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6Xl-jUzTrI
Vocabulary from the video:
unpredictable, to make a quick decision, flood, authorities, to take care, supplies, to keep safe, per person, can food, energy bars, dry food, flash lighter, to stay informed
Match the parts to know what to do, find out and take in the case of emergency:
It is important:
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to make sure 112 is called |
tune in |
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not to put yourself and others |
before attempting to help others |
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to follow |
the situation before acting |
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to keep calm and read |
the advice of the emergency services |
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to check if you are injured |
in danger |
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to go in, stay in, |
if somebody is injured or if there is a threat to life and health |
You should find out:
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where and how to turn off |
at workplace |
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the emergency procedures |
in contact in the event of an emergency |
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the emergency procedures |
water, gas, electricity supplies in your home |
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how your family will stay |
for children at kindergarten and school |
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if there are elderly or vulnerable people |
your local radio station |
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how to tune in |
needed your help |
You should take (if you have enough time):
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a list of useful |
phones |
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home and car |
credit cards |
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toiletries and |
kit |
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Prescribed |
water |
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a battery radio, a torch with |
phone numbers |
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lighters, candels and |
food |
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a first aid |
medication |
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Mobile |
keys |
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cash and |
sanitary supplies |
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spare clothes and |
matches |
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Bottled |
spare batteries |
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ready-to- eat |
blankets |
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a bottel/tin |
food |
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Tinned |
opener |
