Have a disaster emergency kit ready
- Torch with fresh batteries and spare batteries
- Candles, lighter, waterproof matches
- Soap, antiseptic (e.g. Dettol), alcohol hand sanitizer, plastic gloves and face mask (if possible)
- Bottle of water and several non-perishable packaged food items (e.g. dry fruit / nuts / biscuits)
- Spare clothing and footwear
- Medical kit: bandage, topical antibiotic and antiseptic, sticking plaster, essential medicines for any existing medical conditions, common medicines
- Insect repellant, mosquito net, wet wipes, sanitary goods, toiletries as necessary
- Plastic bucket or additional plastic bottle for transporting clean drinking and washing water
- Your list of National / City emergency contact numbers, family member telephone numbers, contact point, email addresses etc
- Important documents, passport, insurance details, house deeds, bank details, medical prescriptions, certificates
- Spare waterproof plastic bag
