COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAM

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PREPARATIONS

     This part is important since everything that is included in here must be able to be implemented during the Response. This part should be as detailed as possible since everything will go back to being prepared. The community becomes more vulnerable to disasters if the preparations are not enough.

WATER

This is the most important resource that you should be packing. A person can live even without three weeks of food but can only last for about three days without water. You should pack enough water that could last for at least three days.

FOOD

Store non-perishable foods that could last for at least three days. Include foods that do not require to be refrigerated; compact and light.

Examples:
Canned meat,        fruits,        vegetables
Canned juice         milk           soup
Sugar       salt        pepper
Food for infants, elderly people, and people with special diet Instant coffee, tea Instant noodles

FIRST AID KIT

Examples:
Plasters varying in sizes        Disposable sterile gloves
Sterile gauze dressings         Scissors
Sterile eye dressings             Tweezers
Bandages                                 Alcohol
Safety pins                              Thermometer
Insect repellents                     Medicines
Antiseptics                              Cotton
                           

NON-PRESCRIPTIONS DRUGS

Examples:
Paracetamols
Anti-diarrhea
Antacid
                                                                                                 

COMMUNICATIONS

Battery-operated radio and batteries Whistle: Whistle is a cheap yet effective way for survival. It allows you to get the attention of anyone and signals that you are in danger. It is important that everyone carries a survival whistle.                                                                                                  

PERSONAL SUPPLIES

Examples:
Set of clothes that are enough for three days Shoes, slippers, boots Blankets, sleeping bags