DEDICATORY: This work is dedicated to the general public to know what
to do in case of an emergency DISASTERS IN PERU IN THE LAST TEN YEARS The coastal child of 2017: This event occurred when rainfall increased since the end of January 2017 and its greatest impact was at the end of march, lasting until April. In Peru, a total of 101 deaths were reported, 353 wounded, 19 disappeared, 141,000 victims and almost a million affected, rainfall increased throughout the country, producing torrential rains and electrical storms that caused overflows, floods, landslides (alluvium), registering more rains in the jungle, snowfall or hailstorms in the mountains, and especially affecting the coastal regions of Tumbes, Piura, Lambayeque, La Libertad, Ancash y Lima. HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN EMERGENCY? When there is an emergency, being prepared is the most important to surviving any natural disaster, such as an earthquake, a flood, a hurricane, a tornado, and others events. You should considerer the following recommendations: o Keep calm: the desperation may play a role against o Plan your evacuations routes: Determine where you will go in case you can´t stay at home. o Develop a family response plan: Set up a meeting with your family to discuss why they need to prepare for an emergency. o Prepare an emergency kit: Always keep a first aid kit o Participate in practice drills: You should conduct emergency drills every year for each type of disaster that may occur. WHAT SUPPLIES TO HAVE FOR AN EMERGENCY? From food to first aid supplies, experts suggest gathering a few essentials - including some items that may be off your radar - and creating an emergency kit to help you through tough times. o Water o Non-perishable food o Flashlight o First aid kit (alcohol, bandages, painkillers, antibiotic, antiseptic, etc.) o Radio o Batteries for the flashlight and radio o Personal hygiene items o Cash
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People should seek shelter, help people such as the elderly, children, and pregnant women.
CONCLUSION: Having a contingency plan and being prepared in the event of an
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