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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 11, Issue 511, 9 November 1993, Page 9

DISASTER SURVIVAL KIT (7. t may have to last you for up to 72 hours) FOOD AND WATER ■ sufficient-stocks of canned/dried food; (Each time you go to the supermarket buy an extra can of food for your kit. Date the cans and recycle them within two years.) Don't forget, in a major emergency, the food that is in your kitchen will be useful too. ■ a manual can opener; ■ altemative cooking facilities (primus or BBQ); ■ emergency stores of water for drinking, cooldng and hygiene. EMERGENCY CLOTHING ■ weather-proof (against wind and rain); ■ sun hats for very hot weather; ■ strong shoes for the outdoors; ■ blankets or sleeping bags. GENERAL * ■ battery powered transistor radio; ■ waterproof torch, spare bulbs and batteries; EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES Organise through your CP - ■ an extra supply for chronic illness such as asthma and diabetes; ■ regular renewals of short-life medicines (e.g. angina tablets) PETS ■ extra canned food; ■ identification tags

DO YOU HAVE A ,„aI s^' KIT? c These essential items will help daring disaster!! Make sure you have a battery I /p— ^ powered radio, & spare I AQ© yf batteries. 1 Learn first aid. Have a [f~b // B first aid kit and book. ~ B I Make sure you have 2-3 - — v urj ^ ^nne(^ | Make sure you have a ^00(^ ^ a °Pener- L y torch, spare batteries, Keep water stores in an -'ti? r i candles and matches accessible place. or a lighter. REMEMBER - IF DISASTER STRIKES, TURN ON YOUR RADIO & LISTEN FOR INSTRUCTIONS! Civil Defence in the Ruapehu District needs more volunteers. If you are able to help, or would like more information, please contact your local Civil Defence Officer at a Ruapehu District Council office. KNOW WHAT YOU NEED BEFORE YOU NEED IT! — m — — ■