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 know about plumbing in an emergency? 災害時の断水・排水管について何を知っておくといい？ We must never forget about toilets when we prepare for emergencies. In and out! Drink and pee! Eat and poop! We can’t hold it all day! It is inevitable and unavoidable. Your bodily systems can require urgent attention, anytime and anywhere. After a major disaster,
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Do I really need to buy warm emergency clothes? 絶対に災害用防寒着を購入しないとダメ？ Please remember, there are alternatives to buying new, emergency cold-weather clothes. You don’t have to buy a bunch of expensive, new clothes, if you don’t want to. If you live in an area with a warm climate, you may not even be able to buy
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