2023-09-19 19:00:45
The main characteristic of natural disasters is that they cannot be predicted but it is possible to be ready for any.
Among the deadliest in recent years are Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the Nepal earthquake in 2015 and the California fires in 2018.
According to CENAPRED, an emergency backpack must have basic aspects such as a first aid kit, bottles with water and a battery-powered radio.
Within Medicine it is always mentioned that prevention is better than cure. Anticipating events allows you to reduce risks and causes less damage. The same principle can be applied to other aspects of life such as natural disasters. Some, such as earthquakes and floods, cannot be predicted, but what can be done is to have a emergency backpack inside the home.
In that sense, nature offers multiple landscapes and visual gifts but it can also be a strong executioner. Some recent disasters such as Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the Nepal earthquake in 2015 or the California fires in 2018 are the clearest examples of its impact.
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All of the aforementioned cases generated thousands of deaths and damages valued at millions of dollars. No country is safe from natural disasters and that is why it is necessary to be ready for any event of this type.
Earthquakes cannot be predicted and are not exclusive to one month or season.
This issue becomes relevant due to the recent events that occurred in our country. During September there have been several high intensity earthquakes that have generated scars in the collective memory that remain fresh.
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In this sense, the first and most important thing is to remember that telluric movements are not exclusive to one month or time of year. They happen every day and therefore it is necessary to be prepared for any of them.
Now, this is not the only high-impact situation that can occur. From fires to floods they can also occur and one of their first consequences is lack of communication.
Emergency backpack: All this must contain
Given all of the above, a fundamental element that you should have in your home and office is an emergency backpack. According to National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) It should contain a first aid kit consisting of basic medications, bandages and healing materials.
It also mentions that you should have at least a couple of surgical gloves, toilet paper and some small bottles of water. In addition to this, some healthy non-perishable food such as cereal bars or tuna are ideal.
Other relevant aspects are adhesive tapes, a flashlight and a lighter. Also don’t forget to add a small battery-operated radio because it can be your way of contacting others in case the electricity is out or there is no telephone network.
Likewise, it is essential to have a copy of your most important documents. Nowadays and thanks to technology it is no longer necessary to have physical papers but it can be a backup on a USB memory.
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