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I got this over email.
I find it a bit OC but then it's about time we get prepared over going for a Bahala na attitude.
Typhoon Pepeng has entered the Philippine area of responsibilty and is expected to hit land by weekend. The following information and suggestions should help in preparation for the typhoon or any other emergencies:
Health Effects
· Disease related to contaminated water due to flooding, such as acute gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, cholera and hepatitis A.
· Disease related to wading in floodwaters contaminated with urine of infected animals, such as leptospirosis.
· Disease brought by mosquitoes, such as dengue and malaria.
· Accidents and injuries such as contusions, lacerations, fractures, electrocution.
Prevention
· Boil your drinking water (Upon reaching boiling point, extend boiling for two or more minutes)
· Do water disinfection by use of chlorine or iodine tablets (ask your local drug store).
· Wash hands before preparing food and after using the toilet.
· Avoid wading in floodwater. If you must, wear rubber boots.
· Clean-up all possible mosquito breeding sites, such as vases, empty coconut shells, old tires and tin cans.
What to Do In Case of Another Flood
· Stay inside a house or building during heavy rains.
· Avoid wading and taking baths in floodwaters.
· When a flood advisory is issued, residents in low lying areas should seek higher grounds.
· Avoid crossing low-lying areas and bridges during evacuation.
Disaster/Emergencies Supplies
· Store all items in a dry plastic box container with cover to keep all these items stored (a plastic cooler would also do nicely). Keep all items store in a cool dry place. All household members should know its location.
* Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable
food.
* Select foods that require no refrigeration,
preparation or cooking and little or no water.
* Pack a manual can opener and eating utensils.
* Avoid salty foods, as they will make you thirsty.
* Food keeper or resealable plastic
* Choose foods your family will eat.
o Ready-to-eat canned or plastic-packed meats,
fruits and vegetables
o Protein or fruit bars
o Dry cereal or granola
o Peanut butter
o Dried fruit
o Nuts
o Crackers / biscuits
o Canned juices
o Non-perishable pasteurized milk
o High energy foods
o Vitamins
o Food for infants
o Comfort/stress foods - snacks
* Store at least a three-day supply of water per
person.
* 5 liters of water per person per day, for drinking.
* Children, nursing mothers, and sick people may need
more water.
* Store water tightly in clean plastic containers such
as soft drink bottles.
* Aspirin for pain
* Paracetamol for pain
* Anti-diarrhea medication
* Antacid (for upset stomach)
* Laxative
* Mosquito repellant
* Antihistamine for allergies (optional)
* Prescription medications you take every day such as
insulin, heart medicine and asthma inhalers. You
should periodically rotate medicines to account for
expiration dates.
* Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and
blood pressure monitoring equipment and supplies.
* Two pairs of Latex, or other sterile gloves
(surgical gloves)
* Sterile gause to stop bleeding.
* Micropore tape
* Cleansing agent (providone iodine)
* Isoprophyl aclcohol (70%)
* Soap
* disinfectant wipes
* Antibiotic ointment to prevent infection.
* Burn ointment to prevent infection.
* Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes.
* Eye wash solution to flush the eyes or as general
decontaminant.
* Thermometer
* Flash light
* Battery operated radio
* Batteries for flashlight and radio
* Cellphone fully charge batteries + fully charged
extra batteries
* Extra sim (prepaid from different carriers Smart,
Globe Sun, TM, PLDT, etc.)
* Emergency contact numbers (laminated with plastic)
* Latex condoms
- this is a suggestion from PNRC personnel to keep
dry, seal/protect cellphones and other important
items from water damage
- soak in baby powder to remove lubricant, remove
excess powder then insert the electronic item and
others, tie a knot to seal the latex container
* Pencil and notepad
* Candle and lighter
* Scissors
* Utility knife (swiss knife)
* Whistle to call for help
* VHF 2-way radio (optional)
* Bleach (Chlorox , Xonrox, etc) as disinfectant
* Life vest or floatation device (optional, if you
expect flooding)
* Cleaning rags
* Garbage bags
I'm thinking about what could be missing from the list.
Alam ko na... a backpack!
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