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This basic set An alarming suitcase / EMERCOM of Russia it helps to hold out in an extreme situation until the arrival of rescuers or evacuation from the danger zone. As a rule, it includes a minimum set of clothes, hygiene items, medicines, tools, self-defense equipment and food. The alarm suitcase assembled according to all the rules allows you to hold out for some time in the absence of water, food, heat and a roof over your head.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia recommends An alarming suitcase / EMERCOM of Russia keep a ready-made set of basic necessities primarily for those who live:
To understand whether you need an alarm suitcase or not, experts recommend objectively assessing the likelihood of a natural or man-made disaster in your region. For example, residents of megacities in areas with low seismic activity will most likely not need a full set of things, and you can limit yourself to a lighter and more compact version.
An exhaustive list is compiled individually and depends on various factors. Among them are the time it takes rescuers to get to the emergency zone; the remoteness of the place of residence from large settlements; the personal needs of a person and his family members.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations offers An alarming suitcase / EMERCOM of Russia focus on such a basic set:
In addition to the universal set, they can also Ready New York Pocket Guide / NYC Emergency Management other things will come in handy:
All the things in the alarm case must be new. It is better not to use them in everyday life, as well as periodically check and update if the shelf life of products and medicines is coming to an end.
The best choice is backpack. If you have to walk, it will be easier and more convenient to carry it than a bag. The backpack must be of high quality and sound, so that it does not fall apart after 30 minutes of wearing in extreme conditions. It is good if it has a lower section — a "basement" or a valve, as well as a rain cape. If it is not, then you can buy protection separately.
Small and expedition backpacks need to be stacked not according to the principle of "heavy at the bottom, light at the top", but so that the weight in them is distributed evenly. Plastic bags with a clip will be useful to protect the contents from moisture. Small items and essentials, such as a first aid kit and a flashlight, can be put in pockets, and food and a change of clothes can be put at the bottom of the main compartment. In general, it is worth packing everything in an alarming suitcase so that you can quickly and easily find what you need.