Efficiently managing your nutrition and hydration in emergency situations
The importance of resource management in emergency situations
In the event of an evacuation or critical situation, ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration is essential to maintain your energy, alertness and ability to make decisions. The EVAKIT bag is designed to provide essential resources to get you through these difficult times.
1. Water resources supplied in the EVAKIT bag
a. Seven Oceans long-life drinking water
– Description: The EVAKIT bag contains a 0.5-liter pack of drinking water, divided into 10 individual 50-ml sachets, from the Seven Oceans brand. This water is specially packaged for long shelf life and use in emergency situations.
– Technical specifications:
– Packaging: Each unit contains 500 ml, divided into 5 sachets of 2 x 50 ml.
– Shelf life: 5.5 years from production date, without special storage conditions.
– Compliance: Approved by the maritime authorities in many countries and compliant with SOLAS/ISO 18813:2006 and EC directive 98/83.
– Recommended use:
– Direct consumption: The sachets are ready to eat without prior preparation.
– Rationing: In emergency situations, it is advisable to limit water consumption to a maximum of 0.5 liters per 24 hours to ensure efficient resource management.
b. Soft flask and filtering straw
– Soft water bottle: A small soft water bottle (empty) is included in the EVAKIT bag. It’s lightweight, space-saving and ideal for carrying extra water you might collect along the way.
– Straw filter: This tool allows you to consume water from natural sources by filtering out impurities and pathogens.
– Usage: Place the straw directly into the water source and suck. Filtration takes place instantly, making the water drinkable.
– Advantages: Allows continuous hydration even when drinking water supplies are exhausted, offering a portable and effective filtration solution.
2. Food resources supplied in the EVAKIT bag
Seven Oceans emergency cookies
– Description: The EVAKIT bag contains a 500g pack of Seven Oceans emergency cookies, designed to provide balanced nutrition in survival situations.
– Technical data:
– Composition: Wheat flour, palm oil, sugar, vitamins C, B1, B6.
– Nutritional values (per 100 g):
– Energy: 488 kcal
– Fat: 19.8 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 12.6 g)
– Carbohydrates: 64.8 g (of which sugars: 10.8 g)
– Protein: 9 g
– Fiber: 0 g
– Packaging: Each 500 g pack contains 9 bars weighing 55.6 g each, vacuum-packed in air- and watertight aluminum foil.
– Shelf life: 5 years from date of manufacture.
– Recommended use:
– Direct consumption: The cookies are ready to eat without prior preparation.
– Rationing: In emergency situations, we recommend eating a bar at regular intervals to maintain optimal energy levels.
3. Tips for efficient resource management
– Planning: Draw up a consumption plan as soon as the emergency situation begins, taking into account the possible length of time you will have to wait before help arrives.
– Rationing: Consume your resources in a controlled way to prolong their life. For example, limit water consumption to 0.5 liters per day, and spread cookies over several days.
– Use natural resources: Use filter straws to consume water from safe natural sources, thus conserving your drinking water reserves for times when no source is available.
– Storage: Keep your resources in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight, to preserve their quality and shelf life.
in conclusion :
Managing your nutrition and hydration in an emergency is crucial to your survival and well-being. The EVAKIT bag is equipped with essential resources, such as shelf-stable drinking water, a flexible water bottle, a filtering straw and emergency cookies, to help you through these difficult times. By following the advice in this guide, you’ll be better prepared to face the challenges of an emergency situation.
