Red Cross “Catakit”: What's in the bag we're asked to carry to survive for 48 hours ?

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In the face of increasing climatic events extremes, the French Red Cross encourages citizens to prepare by putting together an emergency bag that it also calls the “Catakit”.

This survival kit is designed for meet a family's vital needs for 24 to 48 hours in the event of a crisis : this is an essential precautionary measure in a context where natural disasters are becoming more frequent, such as the heavy rains observed in France in recent weeks. The initiative of the French Red Cross aims to strengthen the resilience of populations in the face of all these environmental challenges.

Covering 5 needs

The contents of the emergency bag must cover five basic needs: hydration, food, care, protection and reporting. To stay hydrated, it is advisable to include drinking water in sufficient quantities. Non-perishable food, such as canned goods, is also crucial to meet all dietary needs without the need for cooking.

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In addition, a first aid kit and additional medications are essential for basic medical care To protect yourself from bad weather or the cold, warm clothing and survival blankets are recommended. Finally, to signal for help, tools such as a whistle or a flashlight are recommended.

Check the contents regularly

In its press release, the Red Cross emphasizes that This bag must be easily accessible and its contents checked regularly to ensure that the products have not expired. Of course, the composition of the bag must also be adapted to the specific needs of each family, taking into account, for example, children or the elderly.

Beyond individual preparation, the French Red Cross stresses the importance of collective preparation for climate disasters. It recommends training in life-saving actions and the development of a network of trained volunteers ready to intervene in the event of an emergency. These measures aim to reduce the impact of crises on populations and to improve the response capacity to extreme events.

The call to prepare an emergency bag should not be seen as alarmist but rather as a proactive approach that aims to develop a culture of prevention and resilience. In France, only a small percentage of the population currently has an emergency bag ready to use.

The Red Cross reminds us that preparing for crises not only limits the material and human consequences of disasters but also reduces anxiety related to these events.

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