For Seniors: Be Prepared for Emergencies — A Disaster Preparedness Quiz Useful in Times of Crisis

Walking together

Evacuating alone is dangerous. If you get injured, you won’t be able to call for help. Please evacuate together, checking the surroundings for safety as you go.

Put the lid on the pot.

If you don’t have a fire extinguisher, smother the fire with a pot lid. Covering it with a wet, well-wrung bath towel is also effective. It seems that cutting off the air supply is crucial.

vitamin supplement

An unbalanced diet can lead to poor health. It’s reassuring if you can supplement your nutrition with things like vegetable juice or vitamins. It’s also best to choose options that are easy to carry and convenient to eat or drink.

4 to 8 sheets

It takes time to set up temporary toilets at evacuation shelters. Since how often people use the toilet varies from person to person, it’s a good idea to check in advance how frequently you and your family use the restroom.

All

Appliances like IH (induction) stovetops, water heaters in general, and the water supply in apartment buildings are likely to become unusable if the power goes out. Before a blackout, make sure to check what will and won’t work.