Prepare in advance

Prepare emergency supplies at home

Prepare water, food, lighting and hygiene supplies for outages.

At home

This guide includes South Korean official guidance. Emergency numbers, shelters and procedures differ by country. Follow local authorities and emergency services.

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Plan for the needs of your household if you must stay at home.

Water and food

  • Store safe drinking water and shelf-stable food; check expiry dates. During water outages or contamination, follow local authorities on safe water use.

Other supplies

  • Prepare flashlights, batteries, a radio, phone charging options and hygiene supplies. Include medicines and supplies for infants and pets as needed.

Source: www.cdc.gov

Sources may be in Korean or English. Always follow current local guidance.

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