EMERGENCY SURVIVAL ITEMS & GETAWAY KITS AT HOME

If your house is structurally sound after an emergency event, that is the best place for you to be. However, you could be confined there for some time, so you need to have enough supplies and resources for at least 3 to 5 days.

Talk to your neighbours about what resources you can pool together.

Home Emergency Supply Items

Emergency supplies would be relevant for each individual family, but here are some suggestions:

• Torch with spare batteries or good quality wind up torch

• Transistor radio with spare batteries

• First aid kit and essential medication

• Blankets or sleeping bags

• A primus or gas barbeque

• Hand sanitiser

• Dish washing liquid

• Pet supplies

• Toilet paper and large rubbish bags.

• Face and dust masks

• Non-perishable food (more canned than dried food).

• Extra toiletries

• Some cash, copies of important documents.

Aquaflow has been a family business in the Nelson/Tasman community since 1976. With over 40 years experience in the construction, maintenance and repairs of swimming pools and spa pools, our team are here to help with any requirements you may need covering the top of the South Island.

Simon Puklowski, our managing director, himself working in the industry for over 30 years, has a vast knowledge of the pool industry and is enjoying leading the team along with co director and wife, Sarah Puklowski.

Ph: 03 528 7433

Ph: 03 528 7433

Mob: 027 528 7433

Mob: 027 528 7433

You will need three litres of water per person, per day for drinking, but also some for cooking, washing dishes and personal care.

Water storage containers can be purchased from most outlets but these can sometimes be heavy for smaller or older people. Try storing water in soft drink or juice bottles as they are more available, smaller and easier to handle. Wash bottles thoroughly in hot water, fill till over flowing and store in a cool dark place, replacing them every twelve months. We recommend you boil water before drinking. If unable to do so you can add household bleach to the water (1 x teaspoon per 10 litres of water) or the recommended dosage of aqua tabs. These are available at camping stores.

Note: Do not use scented bleach or brands that have detergents as an additive.

Do not store water in milk bottles. They can never be cleaned well enough and the milk will contaminate the water.