The Application of Emergency Food in Natural Disasters

Extreme weather and geological disasters have hit many areas in the southern hemisphere. Floods are rampant in Southeast Asia and heavy rain is causing disasters in South America ‌

Landslides in Indonesia have caused hundreds of casualties. Vietnam, Thailand and other places have been severely affected by typhoons ‌

Comprehensive news ‌ Recently, several countries in the southern hemisphere have successively suffered from extreme weather and geological disasters, causing significant casualties and property losses. Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand have been affected by typhoons and heavy rainfall, causing floods and landslides in many areas. In South America, countries such as Brazil and Argentina have been continuously hit by heavy rain, and floods have occurred frequently in some areas.

Southeast Asia: Typhoon combined with heavy rain has caused disasters in many areas. Landslide in Indonesia has caused heavy casualties ‌

Due to the residual cloud system of Typhoon "Seagull", heavy to torrential rain has recently hit Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and other places, with local precipitation exceeding historical records. Among them, the maximum wind force in the central coastal area of Vietnam reached 10 on the Beaufort scale, with gusts exceeding 12, causing many houses to collapse and roads to be blocked, and forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. Continuous rainfall in the northern mountainous areas of Laos has triggered flash floods, causing the water levels of many rivers to rise sharply and submerging farmlands and villages. Floods in southern Thailand have been ongoing for a week, claiming 33 lives, subheating tens of thousands of hectares of farmland and causing economic losses of over 1 billion Thai baht.

What is even more worrying is the landslide disaster that occurred in East Java Province, Indonesia. According to the latest update from Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, as of December 5th, the disaster has caused 316 deaths, 289 people missing, and hundreds of others injured. Rescue workers are still searching for survivors in the ruins, but progress is slow due to disrupted roads and insufficient equipment. Indonesian President Joko Widodo has declared a three-day national mourning and urgently allocated supplies to support the disaster-stricken areas.

South America: Heavy rain causes disasters in Brazil and Argentina. Tropical low-value systems continue to affect ‌

Recently, areas in South America such as southern Brazil and central and northern Argentina have been affected by a tropical low-value system, experiencing continuous heavy rainfall. Heavy rain has caused floods in many areas of Sao Paulo State, Brazil. In some urban areas, the water depth has exceeded one meter, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. Rare thunderstorms hit Buenos Aires Province in Argentina, causing power outages and traffic paralysis. In some areas, hailstones as small as eggs damaged vehicles and crops.

Meteorological experts point out that the extreme weather in the Southern Hemisphere this time is closely related to the La Nina phenomenon. It is expected that South America will still face the risk of heavy rainfall and floods in the coming months.

Global linkage: The international community 's emergency assistance for post-disaster reconstruction faces numerous challenges ‌

In the face of the severe disaster situation, multiple international organizations and neighboring countries have activated emergency assistance mechanisms. The United Nations World Food Programme has dispatched the first batch of 200 tons of grain to the disaster-stricken areas in Indonesia. China, Japan and other countries have also expressed their condolences and provided material support through diplomatic channels. However, post-disaster reconstruction still faces many challenges, including infrastructure restoration, epidemic risk prevention and control, as well as the resettlement of impoverished groups.

Emergency food promotion and natural disaster response guide ‌

Self-heating food and portable supplies provide key support for post-disaster relief ‌

Against the backdrop of frequent natural disasters, the reserve and rational use of emergency food have become an important link in ensuring life safety. In response to the recent floods, typhoons and landslides that have hit many countries in the Southern Hemisphere, experts suggest that families and rescue teams prioritize stocking up on the following supplies:

Self-heating food ‌ : No open flame or electricity is required. Just add cold water and it can be quickly heated, providing hot food within 15 minutes. This type of food is suitable for use in disaster-stricken areas where water and electricity are cut off and roads are disrupted. It can provide immediate energy replenishment for the affected people and rescue workers. When making a choice, pay attention to the sealing of the packaging, the shelf life and the nutritional components. Give priority to the combination of high protein and high carbohydrate.

High-energy bar ‌ : such as compressed biscuits, energy bars, nuts, etc. They are small in size, have a long shelf life and are suitable for carrying around. This type of food can quickly replenish energy during emergency evacuations or refuge and prevent risks such as hypoglycemia.

Bottled water and water purification tools ‌ : each person should stock at least 3 liters of drinking water daily and be equipped with portable water purifiers or filters to deal with water source pollution problems.

Practical advice for responding to natural disasters ‌

Flood disaster ‌ : Move important items to higher places in advance and avoid wading through water to prevent electric shock; If trapped, use life jackets or floating objects first and send out distress signals through your mobile phone or whistle.

Typhoon/strong wind weather ‌ : Reinforce doors and Windows, stay away from glass curtain walls; When going out, avoid billboards, trees and other objects that are prone to collapse, and choose low-lying areas to take shelter.

Ylandslide/debris flow ‌ : if cracks or abnormal sounds are found on the slope, evacuate immediately in the vertical direction; When driving, avoid steep slopes. Abandon the vehicle and escape first.

Long-term preparation tips ‌ :

The family emergency kit should include food, medicine, lighting tools and important documents, and be inspected and updated regularly.

Pay attention to local weather warnings, participate in community disaster prevention drills, and enhance self-rescue and mutual rescue capabilities.