Disasters like the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria are unpredictable. Therefore, a pre-prepared plan of action can be a vital step in a critical situation when panic prevents us from making an adequate decision.
March 4, 1977. A date that Anyuta Balevska will never forget. Then an earthquake measuring over 7 on the Richter scale shook Vranca. The shock wave was also strongly felt in Ruse. A year after that earthquake, Anyuta prepares a personal disaster package. To this day, it is always at hand. “Mandatory – here, I have a bandage, gauze, alcohol and rivanol”, she shows us.
What to do in case of an earthquake – the advice of the Ministry of the Interior and the BAS
Experts say that the first place in your emergency backpack should be a place for water. It should reach us in at least 3 days. Food with a long shelf life is also needed. And more: “Let’s have light – in this case it’s also a radio.” It can be on radio or dynamo. If he happens to need batteries – at least a few sets. It is also very important – a knife, tools, dishes and utensils”, advises Romualdas Kaminskas from BCHK.
We should not forget hygiene materials. Medicines are also included in the “mandatory” column. First of all, advises Master Pharmacist Anton Valev, we should take medicines for specific diseases, if we have any. It is a must to have pain relievers, medicines against skin rashes and those for disinfection.
In addition to a backpack on hand, a response plan is also necessary. “To have a contact person outside the family, in the event of a past incident, so that our loved ones know that everything is okay with us. The other thing is to have a backup point, even 2 – near and far, where, if we are not in touch with our loved ones, this is the point where we can meet,” the Bulgarian Red Cross explains.
In emergency situations, prevention and disaster preparedness training are the keys to an adequate response when panic takes over. It is crucial at such a time to know what we are doing to keep our composure. The stressed person who is trained to give clear commands in a real situation, claims Anton Valev.
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