Before an emergency, what should you check for your pets? 災害が起きる前にペットのために何を確認しておくべき？ When you decide to have pets, you have the responsibility to protect them as a member of your family. It’s exciting and fun to live with animals, but we need to appreciate that by domesticating animals, we have stripped away their natural survival instincts. […]
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What kinds of situations will pets and owners face in emergencies? 災害時にペットと飼い主はどんな状況になる？ Keeping an animal as a pet is a responsibility for the animal’s entire life. Pets may bless you with many days full of peace, companionship, and joy, but in the midst of a major disaster, that responsibility can become a burden. As a
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What to do if you go into labor during a disaster? もし災害時に陣痛が始まってしまったら、どうしたらいい？ It is said that no two births are exactly the same. Every mother has their own stories of labor and delivery, and among those stories are those of the brave moms who gave birth in emergency situations. This post might make you scared
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Other than water and food, what else should you prepare? 水と食品以外に何を準備すればいい？ Many people think the most important emergency goods are water and food. They are correct! It is important to start preparing food and water for emergencies. If you are alone, you might get by, but how about with a baby or small kids? The
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How much baby formula do you need for emergencies? 災害時用の粉ミルクはどのくらい必要？ Everybody needs to know that many baby mamas can not simply breastfeed at will, anytime, anywhere. The reasons for this are varied, and I’m not going to go into the details of why. Just know that many moms do struggle with breastfeeding, through no fault
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