Professor Jessada recommends a checklist for packing an "emergency bag" to be prepared for all situations and to grab and leave the house immediately within 1 minute.
It has become widely discussed that many countries have heightened emergency preparedness measures by urgently issuing policy recommendations for citizens to stockpile food, drinking water, medicines, and essential supplies sufficient for at least 72 hours or 3 days. This has led many Thais to increase awareness and readiness to handle emergencies and disasters amid modern risks such as cyberwarfare, international conflicts, and natural calamities.
Associate Professor Dr. Jessada Denduangboripant, a biology lecturer at the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, and a science communicator, posted on his Facebook page Jessada Denduangboripant the following message. "Checklist for packing an #emergency bag to grab and leave the house immediately within 1 minute."
- Small bottled water about 3-6 liters (small bottles of 500-600 ml are easier to distribute weight than large bottles)
- Ready-to-eat food that does not require heat or hot water, such as canned fish, canned meat (choose pull-tab cans that don’t require a can opener), nuts, dried fruits, etc.
- Whistle (very important for signaling for help without exhausting energy like shouting)
- Flashlight with spare batteries
- Power bank and charging cables, keep them always fully charged
- Battery-powered portable radio to receive government news when mobile signals fail
- Multipurpose folding knife, cutter, scissors, and can opener
- Lighter and matches
- Personal medications with at least a 7-day supply
- Common household medicines
- Basic first aid kit including band-aids, alcohol wipes, gauze, and Betadine antiseptic
- Wet wipes and alcohol gel
- Face masks
- Thick black trash bags
- One set of spare clothes made of quick-dry fabric, spare underwear, and thick socks
- Emergency cash (small bills of 20, 50, 100 baht): when electricity or communication systems fail, card scanners and ATMs will not work
- Copies of important documents: ID card, house registration, copies of life/health insurance policies
- Notebook with important phone numbers because you may not remember numbers if your phone battery dies
Tips for storage
1. Choose a waterproof backpack to some extent so both hands are free for holding, gripping, or assisting others.
2. Place it near the house exit door or in a spot known to all family members where it can be grabbed immediately even in the dark.
3. Check 1–2 times per year the expiration dates of medicines and food to rotate old items for use and restock with new ones.
Thanks for the information from Facebook Jessada Denduangboripant