[You Can Make It with Everyday Items!] DIY Craft Ideas for Creating Emergency Preparedness Supplies

Simple hot water bottle

During disasters, electricity and gas may be cut off, and if it happens in a cold season, keeping warm becomes difficult.

In such times when you need warmth, a simple makeshift hot-water bottle using a plastic bottle and a towel can be helpful.

First, it’s important to have a plastic bottle that can withstand heat.

Fill it with hot water, then wrap it in a towel to soften the heat.

Since using a plastic bottle makes it relatively small, the challenge is coverage—try placing it on different parts of your body to find the most efficient way to stay warm.

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candle

I tried making a candle with cooking oil and an empty jar – Disaster-related ⑨

In everyday life we take it for granted that we get light from electricity, so when that’s gone during a disaster, it’s hard to know what to do.

That’s when a simple makeshift candle made from cooking oil and an empty jar becomes important as a source of light.

The steps are simple: pour cooking oil into an empty jar, then insert a wick made by combining tissue paper and aluminum foil.

The way the oil soaks into the wick affects how it burns, so adjust it to achieve the appropriate brightness.

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Whistle

Whistle Made from a Milk Carton [National Disaster Preparedness Caravan No. 3]

Did you know you can make a whistle out of a milk carton? You cut the carton, assemble it with tape, and finish it by placing a small ball of aluminum foil inside.

It still looks very much like a milk carton, but it can produce a surprisingly authentic sound.

You could use it as an emergency whistle to call for help or signal someone.

Since it’s not something you can whip up instantly in a tense situation, it might be best to prepare one in advance and carry it with you.

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cardboard bed

[Disaster Preparedness] How to Make a Cardboard Bed

We tend to imagine shelter floors as hard and cold, and if you end up sleeping on them, dust and other factors might affect your health.

This is a simple cardboard bed you can assemble that helps maintain health and provides relaxation during disasters.

Instead of just folding cardboard into box shapes, you insert internal dividers to make it sturdier, then line them up to create a bed sized to fit your body.

Once it’s large enough to sleep on, place a mattress pad on top to finish.

By devising how you use tape and other details, aim for a sturdy and comfortable bed.

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partition

A big help in shelters! How to make a cardboard partition #disasterprevention #emergencygear #earthquake #evacuationshelter #diy

Evacuation shelters are places where many people gather, and staying in the same space with others can unknowingly cause stress.

These partitions help protect privacy, reduce the stress that gradually builds up, and support maintaining health to get through a disaster.

They use simple materials—cardboard and packing tape—and the process is straightforward: assemble panels and leg parts made from cardboard.

Since a partition falling over would be a nuisance, be sure to stack and secure the pieces firmly so it’s stable and sturdy.

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Foot-warming goods

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Do some of you know that newspapers have a heat-retaining effect? Not just newspapers—paper in general conducts heat poorly and has insulating properties.

Here’s a handy item that makes use of those benefits and can be useful in a disaster.

Crumple up several sheets of newspaper and put them into a large plastic bag.

Put your feet into the bag and you’ve got a toasty foot warmer.

In evacuation shelters and the like, your feet may get cold.

This newspaper-and-plastic-bag warmer is easy to make, so it’s highly recommended.

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portable stove

Are you prepared to respond to sudden disasters? Earthquakes and typhoons can strike at any time.

It’s important to be ready for emergencies.

It might be a good idea to include canned drinks among your disaster supplies.

By modifying an empty drink can, you can make an improvised stove.

In addition to an empty can, be sure to have a utility knife and a can opener ready for making the stove.

If you put a fire starter inside the can and light it, you can boil water and do some light cooking.

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