Disaster Supplies

This kit will be of great assistance during natural disasters.

PREPARATION OF THE FAMILY
Prevention of natural disasters, be it a hurricane, tsunami, flood, or other event can mean the difference between life and death. Taking the time to mount a power supply kit in case of disaster before a disaster strikes will help cope with the temporary loss of everyday comfort. What would you do without food, water and electricity? Your supply kit should be built around core elements that help to address these potential difficulties and other staff.

The time to prepare a survival kit is now. In an emergency, supplies are in high demand and short supplies of stocks quickly. Once disaster hits, there's no time to search for supplies.

The American Red Cross recommends six basics of stock at home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing, bedding, tools and emergency supplies and special items. A good rule is to have enough supplies to cover your home for at least three days. Keep items that you will most probably during an evacuation in an easy to carry containers.
For more information, contact your local county civil defense or the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
Here are some guidelines to consider for basic supplies in case of disaster.

UAE
Store 1 gallon of water per person per day (two quarts for drinking, 2 quarts for food preparation and sanitation). Keep at least one offer three days of water for each person in your household.
To purify the water supply for drinking:

• Boil vigorously 1-3 minutes, or
• Use purification tablets available at most pharmacies. Follow the instructions on the package or
• Use bleach (must contain 5.24% hypochlorite.) For one gallon of water, add 8 drops if the water is clear, if the water is cloudy, add 16 droplets (1 / 4 c . tea). For five gallons of water if the water is clear, add ½ teaspoon; disorder, if a teaspoon. Let the water stand for at least 30 minutes before drinking.

FOOD
Store at least three days supply of nonperishable food. Select items that do not require refrigeration, preparation or cooking, or just need water or not. * Include selections from the list of foods below into your power supply kit in case of disaster.
Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables. canned juices, milk, soup. If powdered, store extra water. peanut butter Staples - sugar, salt, pepper, etc. High energy foods - jelly, crackers, granola bars trail mix. Vitamins for infants, elderly or people with special diets. Do not use leftover baby food if not refrigerated. Comfort foods-cookies, hard candy, sweetened cereals, instant coffee, tea, etc. Extra food for pets

When power is OUT
Without electricity, food in refrigerators and freezers will spoil. If you know in advance that power will be closed: Use perishable foods in refrigerator and freezer first. Make extra ice. Freeze extra freeze-pack inserts and keep them frozen for emergencies.
Buy a cooler. Freeze water in plastic containers, do not fill the page before freezing - allow for expansion. Know where to buy dry ice. 25 lbs. of dry ice should hold an 10 cubic foot freezer cold for 3-4 day. Note: Dry ice may be limited on certain islands.
FOOD SAFETY
How long food remains in the freezer depends on the quantity, type, temperature, and freezer insulation. Keep the freezer door closed as long as possible to avoid the loss of cold air. Large pieces of meat or poultry remain frozen longer than baked goods or small items. Fully loaded separate freezers, food may remain frozen for 48-72 hours. Food thaws quicker in a refrigerator / freezer, but should remain frozen about 12 hours or more a unit side-by-side or up to 24 hours in a top or bottom-mount freezer.

Use refrigerated foods as soon as possible. It is difficult to make general recommendations ABO.