Emergency go bag: Here’s what you need to pack in times of disasters, emergencies

As Typhoon “Bising” has intensified and is expected to bring moderate to heavy rains over Eastern Visayas, Bicol Region, and the southern portion of Quezon until Sunday, April 18, the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center reminded the public, Saturday night, April17, about the importance of readying an emergency go bag.

“When there is an emergency threat, it is necessary to evacuate to a safer place. In preparation for this, remember to have an emergency go bag with supplies enough for your family,” it said in a Facebook post. The DROMIC, which is a division of the DSWD’s Disaster Response Management Bureau , gives us a checklist.-Important documents in sealed envelopes-First aid kit with face mask and face shield-Rope, old stack of newspapers and sturdy containers-Sleeping bags or mats, and blankets-Clothing, raincoat, boots and sanitary supplies

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