🚨 72-HOUR EMERGENCY EVACUATION PREPAREDNESS LIST

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All South Africans in the region should prepare a fully stocked 72-hour emergency evacuation 'GO' bag that can be carried immediately.

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📂 DOCUMENTS (Originals + Multiple Copies) - Store in waterproof folder.

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• Passport (valid for at least 6 months)

• Visa / Residence Permit

• South African ID (Smart ID / Green ID book)

• Birth certificates (all children)

• Marriage certificate (if applicable)

• Custody documentation (if applicable)

• Medical prescriptions

• Vaccination records

• Travel insurance policy

• Employment contract

• Emergency contact list (printed)

• Printed mission contact details

• Copies stored securely in cloud storage

• Encrypted USB with scanned documents

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💊 MEDICAL & HEALTH SUPPLIES

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• Minimum 14 days prescription medication

• Inhalers / insulin / EpiPens (if required)

• First aid kit:

  • Sterile gauze

  • Adhesive bandages

  • Antiseptic wipes

  • Pain medication

  • Anti-inflammatory medication

  • Oral rehydration salts

  • Thermometer

  • Medical gloves

• Spare glasses/contact lenses

• Sanitiser and masks

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🥫 FOOD & WATER (Minimum 3 Days)

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• 3 litres water per person per day (minimum)

• High-calorie energy bars

• Nuts & dried fruit

• Tinned food (pull-tab lids)

• Ready-to-eat non-refrigerated meals

• Baby formula / baby food

• Electrolyte sachets

• Manual can opener

• Water purification tablets (to purify unsafe drinking water)

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🔦 SURVIVAL & SAFETY EQUIPMENT

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• Fully charged power bank

• Charging cables

• Spare mobile phone if available

• Flashlight (with spare batteries)

• Headlamp

• Portable radio (battery-powered)

• Multi-tool (if permitted)

• Thermal blanket

• Change of clothing

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Weather-appropriate outerwear

• Local currency cash

• Bank cards

• Small notebook & pen

• Whistle

• Basic hygiene kit

• Wet wipes

• Tissues

• Personal comfort item for children

 

🚗 ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS

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• Keep vehicle fuel tank at least half full.

• Identify nearest hospital and safe shelter.

• Share live location with family.

• Monitor local news continuously.

• Avoid military sites and protests.

• Follow host country instructions immediately.