What should an emergency backpack have in case of an earthquake?

An earthquake or earthquake does not warn. Peru is going through a seismic silence of years, which could be triggered at any moment, according to specialists from the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP).

It is therefore important to have prepared a emergency backpack to survive during a natural disaster or any other event such as earthquake, flood, landslide that can occur at the least expected moment.

What does an emergency backpack contain?

1. Basic hygiene items such as toilet paper, hand towels, wet cloths, and antibacterial gel.
2. First aid kit with cotton, bandages, thermometer.
3. Non-perishable food and beverages such as bottled water, chocolate bars, tuna, and canned foods.
4. Clothes and coat.
5. Cashpreferably in coins.
6. A team for communication such as flashlight, batteries, whistle, portable radio, emergency contact book, writing aids, etc.
7. different items that may be useful such as plastic bags and containers, work gloves, lighter, plastic for the floor, tent, inflatable mattress, among others.

However, if in the family there are kids, older adults or sick people, the backpack must contain basic products such as diapers, bottles, medicines or other items they need. This backpack must be in an accessible place to extract it quickly.

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Family plan

In addition, families must prepare according to a family plan, in the first place identify the safe points of the house where they can take shelter during the telluric movement, as well as the dangerous areas and evacuation routes.

This will depend on different factors such as the type of soil and the type of building.

Also, it is necessary define the functions that each of the members will assume after the occurrence of a disaster, for example, the father of the family may be in charge of picking up the children from school, the eldest son responsible for transporting the elderly, pets, etc.

Another important aspect is define the meeting point after an earthquakein case the house collapses.