When In Manila, there are scenarios that just stay at the back of our head that scare us. Imagine a normal day at the office, you’re on one of the top floors when suddenly you feel the ground shaking and the buildings around you are collapsing, people around you are panicking and you’re scared out of your pants, what do you do? Or you’re driving home when suddenly its rains, traffic builds up, and you notice a flood fastly forming around, what do you do?
Just two scenarios, but a big possibility that can happen not just in Manila but anywhere. Look at the recent citywide emergency drill that happened. The west valley fault has left us checking online how far away our home address or office is from it.
That flooding scenario may even be already common to us, notice that when it rains for a little bit longer in Manila, we get worried easier because of the stories of Ondoy and Glenda typhoons that have scarred us. Signs of the times show that getting a car insurance with an “acts of God” clause is already a necessity.
Why are we lured so much to watching disaster / apocalyptic movies like San Andreas Fault, Deep Impact, The Day After Tomorrow, World War Z? Because we have these secret anxieties locked up in our headwant to live-out these possible scenarios but still see a “happy ending”. Its entertainment, but in a way, it also comforts us.
We can also just pray that it doesn’t happen to us. But you will never know when disaster can strike. The best thing we can do is to face each day prepared.
The government holds simulation exercises to equip people during an emergency. Fire drills, earthquake drills, first aid treatment and the likes, are all being practiced to promote life-saving responses and survival. But emergency preparedness doesn’t end there. Part of the preparation is being equipped with “emergency essentials”—the supplies you need when you have to evacuate or when you need to stay home for longer time with no electricity.
So, are you and your family equipped for the next emergency?
The basic contents of any survival kit should target the following necessities :
(1) Water & Purification supply
(2) Food
(3) Emergency tools
(4) Lighting and communication
(5) Sanitation and Hygiene
(6) Storage for important documents
(7) Medication
(8) First Aid
Life Pack is your emergency essentials in a bag. This survival pack lets you and your family members evacuate safely and quickly when disaster strikes. It may also be used for sheltering during power outages. It can be stashed at home, in the car, at work or at school, and make you completely emergency equipped!
Life Pack is designed for a family of 4 and contains:
I. WATER & PURIFICATION SUPPLY
2 1000ml bottled water
2 purification tablets
II. FOOD
(Always check food expiry dates for immediate replacements)
2 PROTEIN BARS
2 Easy-open canned goods (choice of Tuna with Rice and Sausage)
4 Crackers
2 Choco Cereals
2 Ready to drink coffee in can
2 ready to eat Peaches in a cup
2 Packs Chocolate Candies
1 Caramel Candies
III. EMERGENCY TOOLS
Emergency numbers (Red Cross, fire station, police station, hospital, etc.)
Glow Stick with Whistle
Victorinox Multi-purpose pocketknife
2 Ponchos (Raincoat)
2 Thin, warm emergency blankets
Duct tape
Rope
IV. LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATION
AM Radio transistor with extra batteries
Flashlight with extra batteries
Gun lighter
V. SANITATION AND HYGIENE
Antibacterial soap
Basic Toiletries (4 pcs Toothbrushes, Toothpaste)
Alcohol
Sanitary napkin
Tissue Roll
Anti-Bacterial Wet Wipes
VI. STORAGE FOR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND MONEY
Waterproof case for important documents/records storage and gadget protect
VII. SPECIAL NEEDS/ MEDICATION
Bactroban Ointment
Biogesic
Kremil S
Aspilets
Hydrite Powder
Amoxicillin
VIII. FIRST AID
(Standard) The risk of accident or emergency cannot be taken for granted. It is important to be prepared. Always have a first aid kit on hand. First Aid is a life saving skill. Once you know how to apply first aid correctly, you can help save lives.
Clean Cloth
Betadine Solution
Petroleum Jelly
2 Gauze Pads 4×4
1 Micropore tape
Cotton Buds
Cotton Balls
Band Aids
1 First Aid Quick Reference Guide
There is also a life bag for single person-Life Kit.
Life Kit contains:
Bottled Water
Sky Flakes
Caramel candy
Whistle
Flashlight (with blinking for signal)
Poncho (Rain Coat)
Alcohol
Band Aids
Gauze Pad for wounds
Micropore tape
Betadine
Bactroban (ointment for wounds)
Biogesic or aspilet for kids
Kremil-S or Hydrite for kids
Cotton
Tissue
Anti-bacterial wet wipes
Dust Mask or Disposable Mask for Kids
Life Pack & Life Kit are made to last emergency situations for up to 48 hours. The inclusions can be tailored according to your specific needs.
Life Pack is Php 4,300 and the Life Kit (smaller bag for personal) is Php 1,500
When In Manila, you don’t have to wait for the emergency to happen, you just have to prepare for it now with a Life Pack emergency kit. Think of it as getting a little bit of piece of mind, all packed up and ready for you.
Get your Life Pack now!
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Cellphone : 0929-747-5792
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You can also check out this infographic on Earthquake Preparation Tips now!
