### Heeeyho Readers! Let's explore what Lithuania has to teach about preparedness!

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Early today I read [an article](https://www.euronews.com/2023/01/11/lithuania-launches-major-campaign-to-boost-emergency-preparedness) on the news about **Lithuania**'s campaign to boost emergency preparedness. Since **preparedness** has yielded some great engagement on [Outdoor and more](https://peakd.com/c/hive-139358/created) — and it seems people have true interest in the topic —, I though the community could benefit from the information, plus my own thoughts.

The article is rather simplistic and only brings forward the results of a survey Lithuania's government commissioned. Here's the bullet-points for the lazy bums *{laughs}*:

- 18% of residents possess an emergency bag, while only 15% have discussed their family's disaster plan with their relatives.
- 50% of Lithuania’s residents know how to behave in case of an emergency situation. 
- 9% of residents know exactly how to behave, while 41% think that they know.

<sup>**Source:** Lithuania's Interior Minister Egle Vileikiene.</sup>

It's important to note what inspired the survey. Egle Vileikiene cites some events as examples of neglected *civil threats*: The Covid-19 pandemic, illegal migration, Russia's war against Ukraine, the unpredictability of Belarus and the Astravets nuclear power plant.

**The goal in this post**, however, is not to transcribe a news article (go and [read](https://www.euronews.com/2023/01/11/lithuania-launches-major-campaign-to-boost-emergency-preparedness) it yourself). Let's go deeper an investigate the government's campaign website and add some commentary.

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It sparkled my curiosity on what they consider as an **emergency bag**, so I went ahead to snoop their website in search of more info. Here's my findings with commentary.

> **Source**: [https://lt72.lt](https://lt72.lt/?page_id=5062&lang=en)

# Emergency Supply Kit

According to the Lithuanian government, an emergency supply kit should contain the following items. *I added some commentary*. Check if you agree and leave your own thoughts in the comments, it would be awesome.

- Documents – birth certificate and/or marriage certificate, passports/ID, diplomas and certificates, driving license, insurance, property deeds;
- Family mementos, photos of relatives (in case of search);

**Commentary:** I'd carry the documents, but also store them digitally somewhere else just in case (paper is fragile in many ways). I'd keep strategic photos with the documents and digitize all family albums.

- Money (cash, credit cards, securities) and jewelry (disjoint and hide among other things);

**Commentary:** I want to write another post only to approach money. Briefly, I'd say that credit cards and paper money become useless in several situations due to sanctions, economic collapse, loss of infrastructure, etc etc. Hard money and jewelry are susceptible to theft, though better than paper money.

- Mobile phone with phone charger;

**Commentary:** Mobile phones have become the extension of our life. Although infrastructure is the first thing to go away in some situations, I'd still carry my phone while having a data backup online. However, It's important to be prepared to live without a phone.

- Pocket torch with spare batteries
- Portable radio with spare batteries;

**Commentary:** I'd have a spare torch as well. At first I rejected a radio, but it may be useful to get information about what's going on around us.

- Aid for vision (glasses, contact lenses) or hearing aids;

- First aid kit, daily taken medication and all necessary medicaments for each family member and hydrogen peroxide;

- Food and water supplies poured into small bottles for 3 days;

- Extra food, in case of special needs;

**Commentary:** We've discussed these items before on a previous post. The only item I'd add is a Saywer Mini water filter.

- Tin-opener;

**Commentary:** Don't bother... get a Swiss knife and you get all in one.

- Hydrogen peroxide;

**Commentary:** What is it used for?

- Baby food, diapers, wet wipes;
- Toys and/or books for children;

**Commentary:** Don't have a baby firs of all *{joking!!!!}*. My mom raised me on cloth diapers, so... way to go.

- Clothes (considering the season);
- Toiletries (towel, soap, toothbrush, toilet-paper etc.);
- Warm blanket and/or compact sleeping bag;
- Dust mask;
- Pencil and paper;
- Notebook (with written phone numbers and addresses);

**Commentary:** These are all integral part of our camping gear. Note: sleeping bag, tent and thermal mattress mandatory. 

- Cigarettes (in certain situations might be used in exchange).

**Commentary:** Is this a WWII manual?

# Conclusion

Let's not make this post any longer and boring than it already is. Again... transcribing a website isn't my kind of content. I'd rather know **what you think**. 

### Do you agree with Lithuania's plan? 
### What would you add or leave from the list above?

I think it's awesome that their government is raising awareness about preparedness — there's enough examples showing that most people are indeed unprepared. By recognizing potential threats we may grow stronger and united as society. At least in theory, we shouldn't wait 'till the last minute to discuss plans and ideas with friends and relatives.

Stay safe and don't forget to comment.

Peace.

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