Why do we need a whistle for emergencies? なぜ、非常用の笛が必要なの？ First of all, please forget about relying on your cell phone in emergencies. Having other skills and ideas will help you tremendously. Please consider an item which is easy to overlook: the humble whistle. The whistle is not just a kid’s toy. As we all know, […]
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How many adult diapers should I prepare for emergencies? 災害時用に大人用のオムツはどのくらい準備しておくといい？ Do you know how hard it is to evacuate with parents who are using adult diapers? Many people tend to think diapers are only for babies, but healthcare workers and people who are taking care of an elderly family member, they know that diapers are
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How many baby diapers should I prepare for an emergency? 災害時用に赤ちゃんのオムツをどのくらい準備しておいた方がいい？ When you buy baby diapers, you might tend to get big boxes, because otherwise, you have to go diaper shopping all the time. A baby is already a full-fledged human, and babies have to pee about 10 times per day. You should prepare at
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What should I do if I have my period during an emergency? 災害時に生理が来てしまったら、どうしたらいい？ People tend to think that the proportion of women who happen to be menstruating during an emergency is low, and maybe we don’t need to worry about it. But these things happen. Just like people needing to pee and poo, menstrual cycles
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What should I prepare as an emergency toilet, in the home? 自宅での緊急時用トイレに何を準備しておくといい？ To begin with, please do not expect to be able to pee and poo normally, in an emergency. You might have an incredibly inconvenient toilet situation that involves more and more waste accumulating in your home. After a major disaster, you might have
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