These are the essentials an emergency kit should have

With the highly seismic ground that exists in Chile and the high possibility of an earthquake occurring at any time, it is essential be ready in case of an emergency .

A earthquake or a risk of tsunami These are some of the situations that can lead families to evacuate their homes, where there are only a few seconds left to take the necessary and leave the premises.

Therefore it is suggested use of an emergency kit which must be prepared in advance so that it can be taken quickly.

The National Emergency Office of the Ministry of the Interior (Onemi) issued the recommendations indicating what are the essential elements that a backpack or a family bag must have to carry it in an emergency situation.

As these are things that can already be found at home, the recommendation is organize them and leave them in an easily accessible place .

In addition to provisions and personal effects, also due to the health emergency hydroalcoholic gel, masks and gloves must be added .

From Onemi it is specified that the emergency kit must be prepared thinking that the person or the family group must be autonomous for 72 hours in case of emergency .

Basic emergency kit : It is suggested that it contains the following items.

• Water: allow two liters per person per day (including small bottles that are easier to carry).
• Food: canned food, energy bars and dehydrated foods.
• Manual can opener.
• Flashlights and batteries.
• Portable radio with extra batteries.
• First aid kit.
• Special items: medicines and glasses. Consider the needs of children, the elderly and people with disabilities.
• Spare keys for your home and car.
• Species.
• Copy of the emergency plan.

Additional Survival Provisions : Onemi also indicates the following products to be added.

• Two extra liters of water per day.
• Candles, lighters or matches.
• A change of clothes and shoes (for each member of the family).
• Sleeping bag or blanket (for each family member).
• Toiletries.
• Gel hand soap.
• Toilet paper.
• Kitchen utensils (at least two saucepans).
• Garbage bag.
• Chlorine or tablets to purify water.
• Basic tools: hammer, gloves, screwdriver, pliers, spanner, penknife or small knife.
• Grill or barbecue.
• Whistle.

car emergency kit : The following survival items can be left in the vehicle.

• Food that doesn’t spoil.
• Bottled water.
• blankets
• A change of clothes.
• First aid kit.
• A shovel.
• Candles and matches.
• Extinguisher.
• Plastic bags.
• Battery-operated flashlights.
• Tools and rubber hose.
• Medicines needed.
• Pre-moistened towels.
• Plans.
• Copy of emergency plan and documents.
• Light signals.