Already tooStart of Corona pandemic, when a stricter lockdown was the order of the day, many people employed the topic. Unfortunately, there is a new crisis: the war between Ukraine and Russia makes it up to date again. Especially in the center of the event, the capital Kyiv, there is an emergency situation. This sight arouses the question “What if ...?”. Not everyone can and wants to flee and should therefore always have a good emergency supply at home. The Federal Government has long published recommendations and a list of the most important foods that you should always have in the house. This list is not only intended for a possible state of war, but for emergency situations of any kind and should guarantee sufficient supply for at least 10 days. We show what the stock should look like.
The stock for emergencies is therefore intended to get by without buying for at least 10 days in an emergency. For this purpose, non -durable foods and those that are vacuumed are essential. Even an emergency case should always be available and contain the most important medication and other things for first aid. We list out which these are.
Advance for emergencies - what food?
Drinks for emergency catering
In the first place the water. You don't just need this inSufficient amount to drink, but also for cooking. So if you buy food for your emergency stock, think of mineral water. For 10 days you should calculate at least 20 liters of water per person in the household. Of them are:
- 2 liters a day to drink
- 5 liters for cooking
Other drinks that you can have in the house, but are secondary, are coffee, tea and lemon juice.
Emergency stock list for food
In principle, all foods are suitable as emergency food that are durable and even without a refrigerator. Fasting foods such as fresh whole grain bread, yoghurt and fresh fruit and vegetables are usually at home anyway, but should not be kept in the pantry as a stock for an emergency. Instead, they store additional products in cans and glasses as well as dryLegumes and grain. Food with around 2200 calories should be available per person per day. So what is part of the emergency stock for 10 days:
Emergency supply for food-checklist of emergency ration:
- 3,5 kgGrain(Oat or other cereal flakes, rusks, crispbread),Potatoes, pasta, rice
- 4 kgVegetables and legumes(It is best to preserve vegetables in cans/glasses, e.g. peas, beans, corn, sauerkraut, red cabbage, mushrooms, spice cucumbers, beetroot, onions, etc.)
- 2,5 kgFruit(best as a compote in glasses/doses and dried fruits, e.g. mandarins, pears, cherries, pineapple, apricots; raisins, drums)
- 350 mlFat/oil
- 2,6 kgDairy(preferably those that do not have to be cooled and still keep it for a long time, such as H-milk and hard cheese)
- 1,5 kgOwner,Meat and fish (in cans and glasses, e.g. tuna/oil sardines, bockwurst/Wiener sausage, fish fillet in sauce in canned, corned beef, liver sausage, durable sausage like salami)
- Ready mealsin cans if there is no electricity or other sources for cooking
- Spice agentFor cooking (spices, salt, sugar/sweetener)
Emergency list for medical care and useful objects
Food are the basic needs, but there are other things that they according to Band Ministry of Und should add as a supply for emergencies. In addition to important first aid objects and medication, it is devices and aids that are particularly useful in the event of a power failure.
Create emergency supply: List for the emergency case
An emergency case should always be well packed in everyday life. If you don't have any time, it will be high time to get or create one. They find all the important things for the emergency supply in the pharmacy. Pack the following things well sorted and orderly as a stock for an emergency in the suitcase:
- Association boxes (depend on the DIN standard)
- Painkillers
- Disinfectant for skin and wounds
- Medicine against colds
- Medicines for diarrhea and vomiting
- Medicines that your doctor prescribes regularly due to chronic illness, for example
- Ointments against insect bites
- Means against sunburn
- tweezers
- Fieberthermometer
Notice: People are currently asking themselves whether iodine tablets (also "potassium iodide tablets") are needed as protection against radiation because the Russian soldiers have taken Chernobyl. The Federal Office for Radiation Protection advises against that too large quantities are associated with health risks. Sheprotect the thyroidOnly in front of radioactive iodine, which is accepted in the event of a case, but not in front of other radioactive fabrics. The right time of intake also plays an important role so that they have the desired effect.Iodine tablets should therefore only be taken after express request by the civil protection authorities!You can find out more on the topic on the website of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection.
Disaster protection - which hygiene articles as a supply for emergency
Die Hygienealso plays an important role in crisis situations. So make sure that the following items always have enough in the house:
- Toothbrush and pasta
- Soap and detergent
- Toilet paper/kitchen paper
- Women's hygiene articles (tying, tampons, but also cotton pads are useful)
- Müllbeutel
- Disposable dishes (are available as sets)
- Household gloves
- Campingtoilette
Crisis priority list with other things
Electricity is a matter of course for us today, but this can also be canceled in crisis situations. The following devices and aids A recommendation for the stock for emergencies:
- Flashlight, preferably charging with crank or via solar energy and waterproof
- Batteries
- Candles and tea lights
- Couple and lighters
- Fire extinguisher, bucket, extinguishing spray
- Gas cooker/camping cooker with gas cartridges
- tin opener
- Pocket knife
- Battery -operated radio devices (radio) with crank
- Sleeping bag, woolen blanket
- Body protection: protective helmet, work gloves, rubber boots, respiratory mask (against harmful vapors/particles)
- possibly electricity generator
