You probably already have most items at home
Research shows that you probably have most items already at home. For example, bottles of water, long-lasting food, blankets to keep you warm, and a flashlight. Check it out! You can use this checklist:
Create a kit
You can easily put all items into a kit. Store the kit in a convenient, easily accessible place. Use waterproof packaging such as a backpack, which you can also easily carry if you suddenly have to leave your home.
Check the emergency stock every six months. Is the stock still complete? Do the products still have a shelf life? Also look at your personal situation, think about baby food, medicines and food and drink for your pets/animals. Does your personal situation change? Then update your kit accordingly.
How do others prepare?
In this video, you'll see how single mother Melissa (34) checks how she has prepared. "When I filled out the checklist, I realized I have more at home than I thought. Being prepared gives me a safe and secure feeling."
Denk vooruit
On the Think Ahead (Denk vooruit) website, you'll find information on how to prepare for various situations. https://english.denkvooruit.nl/
Are you worried?
It is normal to sometimes worry about everything that’s going on in the world. Following the news about threats and disasters can make you feel powerless, possibly causing you to experience stress or anxiety. It is good to know that most people find a way of dealing with their worries.
If you notice that you remain worried over a longer period of time or find that this hinders you in your daily life, you can do something about this.
On the Think Ahead (Denk vooruit) website, you'll find practical tips:
Denk Vooruit
The website www.denkvooruit.nl contains the most important information on how governments, other organizations, and people in the Netherlands prepare for risks and calamities. Denk vooruit is a collaboration of ministries and regional, local, and societal partners. Safety Region North and East Gelderland (Veiligheidsregio Noord- en Oost-Gelderland) is one of these partners.
NL-Alert: This is how you get an alert
When there is danger, you get a warning so you know what to do. This is done in various ways, for example via an NL-Alert on your mobile phone, the sounding of sirens in your neighbourhood or via a broadcast on regional public broadcasters. We explain how you can be alerted and what to do next.