In Ecuador, there may be various natural disasters such as earthquakes, ashfall, or floods.
To prepare, you can create a Family Emergency Plan. This plan helps you have ready the information about what to do before, during, and after a natural disaster. This way, you can act in a planned and safe manner for yourself and your family. See more information in the family emergency plan.
In addition, it is important to prepare an emergency backpack, which should contain:
💧 Water: 2 liters per person per day (include small bottles, as they are easier to carry)
🍎 Canned food and energy bars
🔦 Flashlights and batteries
📻 Portable radio with extra batteries
🏥 First aid kit
💊 Special items such as medications and eyeglasses. Consider the needs of children, older adults, and people living with disabilities.
🔑 Spare keys to your home
💲 Cash
📔 Your Family Emergency Plan
Remember that during emergencies, phone and internet networks may not function properly.
In the boxes below, you will find specific information about what you should do in the event of each type of natural disaster.
In the boxes below you can find specific information about what to do in the event of a specific natural disaster.
