Overview
- Following Tuesday’s strong temblor in Ica, national outlets renewed INDECI’s call that every home, office and institution maintain an emergency backpack for rapid response.
- INDECI’s recommended contents include nonperishable food, bottled water, a flashlight with spare batteries, a portable radio, a whistle, a complete first‑aid kit, warm clothing and sealed personal documents.
- The kit should supply basic needs for 24 to 72 hours, weigh about 8 kilograms and have internal, lateral and front pockets so items can be organized and reached quickly.
- Households must adapt packs for children, older adults and people with disabilities by adding diapers, infant formula, specific medicines and any mobility or medical aids, and check expirations and batteries regularly.
- Because quakes can cut power, water and medical access in the first hours, authorities also advise a family emergency plan, marked safe zones, secured heavy furniture, regular drills and keeping emergency numbers like Samu 106 and Bomberos 116 accessible.