GET READY
Preparing For An Emergency
Why Bother?
It won't happen to me, or will it? It is not a matter of will it happen... it is a matter of when. Are you ready?
No one wants to be involved in a major disaster but it is obvious that the world is changing and natural disasters are happening across the globe. Is Russell immune from such events? The truth is no. It is easy to feel secure in the comfort of our own home because for most of us nothing has ever really happened to burst our bubble.
Turn off the water, gas and power to your home. You can't use the toilet either. Still in your comfort zone?
You need to prepare yourself and your family now while you have time because at a minumum you may be faced with no outside help for up to three days in a civil emergency.
Did the people of Christchurch think they were about to have an earthquake before it eventuated? No. Most knew they were not living on an known earthquake fault. So why even plan for an earthquake. Had they known that an earthquake was imminent do you think most would have prepared for the event?
Like it or not. Plan for it or not. Major events are happening throughout the world. Being prepared for a disaster before it happens is the most sensible course of action.
DO SOMETHING NOW
You cannot reverse time. You owe it to yourself and your family to take reasonable precautions. Prepare now to survive.
If your computer is not working, practical advice is at your finger tips. Pick up your telephone book and turn to the back page. Get Ready Get Thru.
Or You Can Download a Printable PDF survival guide from the NZ government Get Thru Website.
What you need to Know before an event:
Visit Get Ready Get Through click a link below for information on
Visit the Get Thru website
EMERGENCY SURVIVAL ITEMS
FOOD AND WATER – ENOUGH FOR 3 DAYS OR MORE
Don't forget your petsSURVIVAL KIT
Drinking water 3 litres per person per day.
Food. Canned, non-perishable food.
Torch and radio with spare batteries.
Toilet paper, plastic bags and bucket.
First aid kit and essential medicines including paracetamol.
Food cooker.
Face and dust masks.These are the basics of a survival kit. There are other things that you will need in a getaway kit.
GETAWAY KIT
You will need to take with you family documents
- Birth and marriage certificates.
- Drivers licenses and passports.
- Financial information (insurance policies, mortgage information, etc)
- Family photos.
Don't forget to take personal items
- Towels, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, toilet paper and sanitary items.
- Hearing aids, glasses, mobility aids for elderly or vulnerable members of your household.
For more information on preparing to get away CLICK HERE
EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KITS
Links to: Buy a survival kit on-line
You can buy ready made survival kits on-line by visiting the following websites.
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