⁉ —. Brazil's National Civil Protection Agency has published guidelines from the federal government on preparing an emergency kit to get through the first 72 hours of an emergency. The post was published on Instagram and received widespread attention amid fears that an unusual event was approaching. The level of concern among the public who saw the Civil Defense agencies' post was so high that the agency had to adjust its messages. In the same post explaining how to assemble an emergency kit, a clarification was added stating that the training is intended solely for training and prevention purposes. The original post explained that in major disasters, emergency aid can take time to arrive, depending on location, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Therefore, it is recommended to have an emergency kit ready for the first 72 hours in the event of a disaster. The kit should contain: drinking water - 2 liters of drinking water per person per day, a total of six liters per person; non-perishable food: dried fruit, cereal snacks, crackers, canned goods; utensils: plastic plates and cups, cutlery, can opener, paper towels, soap; First Aid: Prescription medications for ongoing use, along with copies of medical prescriptions, hand sanitizer, medical equipment with batteries and chargers, and other daily essentials such as prescription glasses and bug repellent; Clothing: few changes of clothes and comfortable footwear; Electronics: AM/FM radio to track news and instructions, flashlights, batteries and chargers; Personal documents: personal documents stored in a waterproof package and contact list; Additional plastic bags: to protect objects from moisture or dirt; Additional items: If there are babies in the household, set aside the specific supplies they may need. source.

⁉ —. Brazil's National Civil Protection Agency has published guidelines from the federal government on preparing an emergency kit to get through the first 72 hours of an emergency. The post was published on Instagram and received widespread attention amid fears that an unusual event was approaching. The level of concern among the public who saw the Civil Defense agencies' post was so high that the agency had to adjust its messages. In the same post explaining how to assemble an emergency kit, a clarification was added stating that the training is intended solely for training and prevention purposes. The original post explained that in major disasters, emergency aid can take time to arrive, depending on location, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Therefore, it is recommended to have an emergency kit ready for the first 72 hours in the event of a disaster. The kit should contain: drinking water - 2 liters of drinking water per person per day, a total of six liters per person; non-perishable food: dried fruit, cereal snacks, crackers, canned goods; utensils: plastic plates and cups, cutlery, can opener, paper towels, soap; First Aid: Prescription medications for ongoing use, along with copies of medical prescriptions, hand sanitizer, medical equipment with batteries and chargers, and other daily essentials such as prescription glasses and bug repellent; Clothing: few changes of clothes and comfortable footwear; Electronics: AM/FM radio to track news and instructions, flashlights, batteries and chargers; Personal documents: personal documents stored in a waterproof package and contact list; Additional plastic bags: to protect objects from moisture or dirt; Additional items: If there are babies in the household, set aside the specific supplies they may need. source.