WHAT IS DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND numbers should be kept I a waterproof container

MANAGEMENT? or cellphones.

Disaster risk management is the Copies of Important Documents:

application of disaster risk reduction policies and
strategies to prevent new disaster risk, reduce
existing disaster risk and manage residual risk,
contributing to the strengthening of resilience and
reduction of disaster losses.
Copies of important documents such as
identification, insurance, insurance policies, and
financial records should be kept in a secure,
waterproof container in case anything happens to
the originals or they become unreachable.

During a disaster, you may have to Dried Snack Foods: Food items such as
evacuate quickly. You might not have time to energy bars and dried fruit are less perishable
gather all the supplies you need. That is why it is than other foods, and unlike the water in the kit,
important to make a disaster supplies kit. do not need to be replaced yearly.
Remember to pack enough food, water, and
supplies to last for several day or for at least Emergency Cash:
three days for each person in your family. Place
the supplies into duffel bag or a backpack

MAIN LESSON

BUILD A KIT

A disaster supplies kit is a collection of

basic items your household may need in the
event of an emergency.

Bottle water: Tap water may stop flowing if

strong ground shaking breaking old, brittle water
pipes and connectors. It is important to have
enough water to provide for one gallon per
person, per day after a major earthquake to last
at least 3 days and ideally for 2 weeks. Water
should be replaced every year.

Canned Goods: In addition to

providing sustenance, canned fruits and
vegetables retain water that can supplement the
bottled supply.

Can Opener: While some cans have a metal

tab available for opening, most do not, and
require the use of a can opener.

Contact List: A list of emergency contacts

including an out-of-town contact that can be
reached in case local phone are busy. The