It can save lives at critical moments, and disaster prevention emergency kits also have national standards!

It can save lives at critical moments, and disaster prevention emergency kits also have national standards!

Introduction: Disasters are everywhere and accidents can happen at any time. When people encounter emergencies such as earthquakes and fires at home, they can take emergency measures to avoid danger. A whistle can help rescue workers find the location of people in distress in time; a bottle of water can extend the time waiting for rescue... When facing natural disasters or emergencies, disaster prevention emergency kits have become our "life-saving straw".

Do you know why you should prepare a disaster emergency kit? What does it contain and what are its functions? Are there any national standards for disaster emergency kits? This article will answer your questions one by one.

1. Why should we prepare a disaster emergency kit?

1. Respond to sudden disasters: Natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, typhoons, wildfires, and accidents such as traffic accidents and fires often come suddenly and catch people off guard. The items in the disaster prevention emergency kit can provide assistance and reduce damage at critical moments.

2. Ensure life safety: The items in the disaster prevention emergency kit mainly include first aid supplies, survival tools, etc., which can protect life safety in an emergency and buy precious time for rescue.

3. Improve self-rescue and mutual rescue capabilities: When a disaster occurs, rescue forces may not be able to arrive at the scene in the first time. The existence of a disaster prevention emergency kit can improve self-rescue and mutual rescue capabilities and reduce the risk of casualties.

4. Reduce psychological stress: When faced with a disaster, people may feel panic and helpless. Preparing a disaster emergency kit can reduce psychological stress and increase a sense of security to a certain extent.

What does a disaster emergency kit include and what are its functions?

1. First aid supplies: including bandages, tourniquets, band-aids, iodine, cotton swabs, saline, painkillers, cold medicines, etc., for treating minor wounds and relieving pain, etc., as well as medicines that family members need to take.

2. Survival tools: including multi-function knife, solar-powered rechargeable flashlight, lighter, safety rope, tent, etc., for outdoor survival, emergency shelter and other scenarios.

3. Food and water: The disaster prevention emergency kit should include some easy-to-store and portable food and drinking water in case of emergency. The total amount should be enough to sustain the needs of all members for about 3-5 days.

4. Self-defense equipment: such as self-defense spray, whistle, etc., used to protect yourself in dangerous environments.

5. Communication tools: such as mobile phones, power banks, radios, solar-powered or hand-cranked radios, etc., used to get in touch with the outside world after a disaster.

6. Warm clothing: Some warm clothing, such as down jackets, sweaters, etc., should be prepared in the disaster prevention emergency kit to cope with cold climates.

7. Waterproof products: such as raincoats, waterproof bags, etc., used to prevent rain intrusion.

8. Emergency Candles: Provide light in dark environments.

9. Map and compass: Helps determine direction when lost.

It should be noted that the items in the first aid kit are not fixed and can be flexibly changed according to the physical health of each family member. For example, in some families, there are elderly people suffering from hypertension, so the first aid kit should be equipped with related hypertension medicines; families with diabetic patients, due to the fluctuations in blood sugar of patients, often prone to hypoglycemia, so you can prepare some chocolate or high-concentration glucose and other foods in the first aid kit; in summer, you can prepare some medicines to prevent heatstroke (Huoxiang Zhengqi Water, etc.) or sprays to prevent mosquito bites in the first aid kit; families with children, because children are prone to some external injuries, you can prepare more gauze and iodine.

Background of the formulation of the national standard "Household Disaster Emergency Kit"

In order to improve the ability of families to rescue themselves and each other in the face of disasters, my country promulgated the national standard "Household Disaster Emergency Kit" (GB/T 36750-2018) in 2018. This article will explain the relevant knowledge of this standard in detail to help you better understand and apply the disaster emergency kit to protect family safety.

1. Frequent natural disasters: In recent years, my country has seen frequent natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, and typhoons, which have posed serious threats to people’s lives and property. As the basic unit of society, it is vital for families to improve their disaster prevention and self-help capabilities.

2. Urban safety issues: Urban safety issues are becoming increasingly prominent, such as fires and traffic accidents, which pose hidden dangers to family safety. The popularization of disaster prevention emergency kits can improve the family's ability to save themselves and each other in emergencies.

3. Improved social safety awareness: With the improvement of social safety awareness, people's demand for disaster prevention and emergency kits is growing. The formulation of national standards will help regulate the market, ensure product quality and meet consumer needs.

Main contents of the national standard "Household Disaster Prevention Emergency Kit"

1. Scope of application: This standard applies to disaster emergency kits used in homes, public places and other places.

2. Technical requirements: The requirements for the capacity, weight, appearance, material, accessories, etc. of the disaster prevention emergency kit are specified. For example, the capacity of the disaster prevention emergency kit should not be less than 48 liters and the weight should not exceed 15 kilograms; the shell of the emergency kit should be made of wear-resistant, impact-resistant, waterproof, and easy-to-clean materials.

3. Configuration requirements: It specifies the items and quantities that a disaster prevention emergency kit should contain, including first aid supplies, survival tools, food and water, self-defense equipment, communication tools, cold-resistant clothing, waterproof supplies, emergency candles, maps and compasses, etc.

4. Test method: The test methods for various performance indicators of disaster prevention emergency kits are specified to ensure product quality.

5. Inspection rules: stipulate the inspection methods and qualification judgment principles of disaster prevention emergency kits.

6. Marking, packaging, transportation and storage: Specifies the marking, packaging, transportation and storage requirements for disaster emergency kits.

5. The significance of the national standard for "Household Disaster Emergency Kit"

1. Improve the ability of families to save themselves and each other: The formulation of standards will help improve the ability of families to save themselves and each other when facing disasters, and reduce the losses caused by disasters.

2. Regulate the market: The introduction of standards helps to regulate the market, ensure product quality and meet consumer needs.

3. Guide consumption: formulate policies to help guide consumers to correctly select and use disaster prevention emergency kits and improve family safety awareness.

4. Promote industrial upgrading: The formulation of standards will help promote the development of the disaster prevention and emergency kit industry and promote industrial upgrading.

6. How to choose and use a disaster prevention emergency kit

1. Purchase: When purchasing a disaster emergency kit, you should pay attention to whether it meets national standards and whether it has sufficient capacity, a suitable layout, and reliable quality accessories.

2. Use: Understand the purpose of each item in the disaster prevention emergency kit and ensure that it can be used quickly at critical moments. Check the items in the disaster prevention emergency kit regularly to ensure that they are in good condition and replace expired items in a timely manner.

3. Training: Learn basic first aid skills, such as stopping bleeding, bandaging, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, etc., so as to rescue oneself and others in emergency situations.

4. Storage: Place the disaster emergency kit in an easily accessible location, such as home, office, vehicle, etc.

Disaster prevention emergency kits are important equipment for us to deal with sudden disasters. Prepare a disaster prevention emergency kit, understand the items it contains and their functions, pay attention to national standards, and master the use of methods, so that it can play a life-saving role at a critical moment. Let us work together to provide more protection for life safety and escort a better future.