The golden 72 hours of disaster prevention preparation when an extreme disaster occurs: water and food, prepare enough at once [Recommended disaster prevention package]
Taiwan faces frequent earthquakes, intensified typhoons, geopolitical risks, and an increasing risk of water and power outages.
When a strong earthquake, typhoon or other extreme event causes a complete disruption of infrastructure, the "golden 72 hours" is the critical period when rescue has not yet arrived and self-rescue is most needed. According to the "Guidelines for Home Disaster Preparedness" of the Ministry of the Interior and Fire Department, everyone must prepare enough drinking water and food for 3 days in advance to ensure the continuation of life.
Whether you are preparing an earthquake shelter bag, a war shelter bag, or comparing where to buy disaster kits, or preparing for disasters, water and food always come first. Without safe drinking water and sufficient calories, no matter how many other equipment you have, they will not work.
Golden 72 hours: Water and food are the most important items in a shelter bag, and are also the most often overlooked
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Why 72 hours are the most critical
- The 72 hours after an extreme disaster are usually a "rescue vacuum period" when transportation and communications are disrupted. At this time, self-rescue ability determines the survival rate.
- Water and food are the primary items in a shelter bag. Physiological needs should be stabilized first, followed by medical care and communications.
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Drinking water preparation
- Each person needs 4 liters per day (2 L for drinking + 2 L for washing/cooking), which is enough for 3 days at a time.
- Drinking water sources are particularly important because a person’s life can be in danger if they lack water for three days.
- Purification tools: Water purification equipment that does not require electricity or chemical tablets that can directly kill bacteria.
- At the community level, arrays of water purification devices that do not require electricity or mobile water purification devices coupled with generators can be used.
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Food preparation
- The daily calorie intake for an adult is about 2,000 kcal, and rations with a longer shelf life can be selected, such as the NRG-5 emergency ration, which can be stored for more than 15 years.
- NRG-5 is a ready-to-eat food that does not require water. It can also be brewed with water and contains all the nutrients needed by the human body.
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Special care for ethnic groups
- Infants, pregnant women, and the elderly: Prepare soft food separately. NRG-5 emergency rations can be turned into soft food by adding water.
- Long-term care and chronic illness patients: Prepare low-sodium or diabetic-specific foods and mark the needs on the roster.
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Choose items that are less energy-dependent
- The preferred method for storing water and food is to not rely on electricity or road networks and can be used immediately even if there is a shutdown.
Drinking water solution
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Personal travel: Katadyn BeFree portable water filter
- 0.2 micron hollow fiber membrane filter element, removes 99.99% of bacteria and protozoa
- Ultra-lightweight, with a rollable soft water bag, easy to carry
- Quickly flush without tools to restore flow rate
- Recommended quantity: 1 stick per person
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Families/Small Groups: KATADYN Rapidyn Emergency Water Filter
- 0.2 micron ceramic filter, gravity filtration, turbid water OK, can filter four liters per hour
- No electricity required, easy to install, can DIY various food grade buckets
- Recommended quantity: 1 group ≈ 4 people, you can increase the number of groups according to the number of people
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Quick calculation formula
- Required drinking water amount = number of people × 2 L/day × 3 days
- Example: 4-person family → at least 24 L in three days; Rapidyn can purify in 6 hours
Food Program
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Food reserves: NRG-5 emergency rations (made in Germany)
- One box equals one day : 500 g ≈ 2,300 kcal, basic calories and nutrients required for an adult per day
- 20-year storage : vacuum aluminum foil packaging, long shelf life without frequent renewal
- Ready to eat : can be chewed directly, or crushed and mixed with room temperature/warm water to make porridge paste, which is a soft food suitable for infants and the elderly
- Vegan and lactose-free : Suitable for the whole family. There is also a ZERO version that is gluten-free, so it is also safe for people with allergies
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Recommended reserve
- Tips: One box per person per day, the stock quantity is easy to calculate
Conclusion: Three days of survival defense, start preparing now
- Water and food are the lifeline of all disaster prevention supplies
- Prepare KATADYN professional water purification equipment + NRG-5 emergency rations in advance
- Stabilize physiological needs during the critical 72 hours and wait for rescue
- Disasters are unpredictable, so disaster preparedness starts at any time - build a 3-day defense line for your family now
If you need more product information or group purchasing solutions, please contact Mabugu Outdoor Equipment . We are always ready to provide the most suitable disaster prevention support for you.
