Preparedness for disasters – these are the supplies you should buy

Created: 02/28/2022, 17:57

By: Philipp Mosthaf

Empty supermarket shelves are becoming more and more common.

People want to prepare for disasters.

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Disasters can occur quickly - whether due to war, natural disasters or pandemics.

Those who want to prepare for the disasters should buy these supplies.

The corona pandemic has been the dominant topic since the beginning of 2020.

Since then, 7-day incidences, measures, exit restrictions and much more have determined daily life.

Now Corona has been supplanted by the invasion of the Russian army in Ukraine.

In the summer there was heavy rainfall in western Germany.

Disasters – whether man-made or natural – are piling up.

Many people, the preppers,

.

But what do you need if you are locked in your apartment or house for 14 days?

Which foods are important and durable?

Find out here which supplies and items you should definitely buy.

Many things should look familiar to camping holidaymakers, as there are some parallels to motorhome accessories*.

Water and food are essential for disaster preparedness.

But how much food per person should be expected?

Which medications are important?

What about toiletries and important documents?

And where do you get important information from when your smartphone and TV no longer work?

The

has drawn up a list that you can use to make provisions in the event of a disaster.

Further down in the text you will also find an

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These figures come from the reserve calculator of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

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Use the following list to get an

of what items and food are needed in the event of a disaster.

Preparedness for Disasters: These beverages and foods are important

• Drinks:

  2 liters per day per person

• Food:

  Grain products (bread, potatoes, pasta, rice), vegetables, legumes, fruit, nuts, milk/dairy products, fish, meat, eggs, fats/oils, other (ready meals, honey, salt, pepper, chocolate, etc.)

Preparedness in the event of a disaster: the first-aid kit for emergencies

• DIN first aid kit 🛒

• Medicines prescribed by the doctor

• Painkillers, e.g. Ibuprofen 400 from ratiopharm 🛒

• Skin sanitizer 🛒

• Wound disinfectant 🛒

• Means for colds, e.g. Grippostad C 🛒

• Clinical thermometer 🛒

• anti-diarrheal remedies

• Insect bite ointment 🛒

• Splinter Tweezers 🛒

Preparedness in the event of a disaster: You should buy these hygiene products

• Soap and detergent 🛒

• Toothbrush 🛒 and toothpaste 🛒

• Disposable tableware sets 🛒

• Kitchen rolls 🛒

• toilet paper 🛒

• Trash bags 🛒

• Camping toilet 🛒

• Household gloves 🛒

• Disinfectant 🛒

Preparedness in the event of a disaster: basic equipment for emergencies

• water bucket 🛒

• Extinguishing spray 🛒

• Fire extinguisher, e.g. ABC powder extinguisher with 6 kg 🛒

• Garden hose 🛒

• Candles and tea lights 🛒

• Matches and lighter 🛒

• Flashlight, waterproof 🛒

• Backup batteries, both AAA batteries 🛒 and AA batteries 🛒

• Camping stove with gas cartridges 🛒

• Rubber boots 🛒

• Work gloves 🛒

• Can opener 🛒

• Pocket knife 🛒

• Radio device, e.g. a construction site radio with a hand crank 🛒

• Wool blanket 🛒

• sleeping bag 🛒

• hard hat 🛒

• Respirator mask against organic vapours, gases and particles 🛒

Preparedness in the event of a disaster: basic food supplies for 4 people and 14 days**

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**Assumption is an average daily energy intake of 2,200 kcal per person