What can I do?
Information on emergency preparedness.
Food and drink
Can you imagine that food and drinking water might not be available at all times? What if a flood makes the roads impassable? Avalanches cut off a village from the outside world? Heavy snowfall makes it impossible to supply stores? Or a power cut paralyzes the public supply?
A food and drink stock is something very individual. However, there are some general tips that can help you put it together:
- Food and drink for 10 days
- 2 liters of liquid per person per day
- 2,200 kcal per person per day
- Only what you like and tolerate
- Living stock" principle
- Build up piece by piece
- Observe storage instructions
- Don't forget your pets
Detailed information can be found at the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
- Food and drink for 10 days
Important medications
Important documents
Hygiene
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Emergency baggage
Smoke detectors and extinguishers
No fire without smoke and toxic gases. Escape routes quickly become unusable or smoke poisoning or, in the worst case, death by asphyxiation can occur. Smoke alarms on the ceiling can save lives.
Commercially available smoke detectors are the size of the palm of your hand and are easy to install. They can be operated as individual smoke detectors or networked via radio and have a penetrating, audible alarm signal. Devices with a flashing light or vibration alarm are available for deaf people. When installing, make sure they are certified in accordance with VDS and DIN EN 14604.
Always install the smoke alarms at the highest point in the room, as smoke rises upwards. Many devices have a test button to check the alarm and indicate when the battery needs replacing.
Extinguishers such as fire extinguishers belong in every company and ideally also in every private household. The size may vary depending on the legal regulations and the potential fire hazard. Ask your local fire department about this. All extinguishers only help in the initial phase of a fire.
After all, the extinguishing time is limited. Therefore, do not put yourself in danger when attempting to extinguish the fire. Specialist dealers can provide information on operation and extinguishing capacity.