What belongs in an emergency kit?
A checklist built around your needs.
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Disaster Guide
Preparedness instead of panic. Practical steps for yourself, your family and your community.
Abdussamed Aktan · Content reviewed: 22.10.2026
This website is not an emergency reporting service. For life-threatening emergencies in Türkiye, call 112.
Where would you like to start?
Family disaster plan
Plan communication and meeting points.
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Agree on a meeting point and an out-of-area contact with your household.
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Check that a torch works and make your emergency kit accessible.
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Clear your exit route and agree on a date for your next family practice.
Frequently asked questions
Is preparing a kit enough?
A kit is one part of preparedness. Family planning, protective behaviour, securing objects and qualified assessment of structural safety also matter.
What do the first 72 hours mean?
A planning framework for essential needs in the first days, not a guarantee that help will arrive at a particular hour. Consider longer-lasting needs according to your circumstances.
Can I enquire about training or contribute?
Yes. Individuals, schools, universities, civil society organisations, local authorities and businesses can use the contact address.
Is this an official government website?
No. This is Abdussamed Aktan’s personal knowledge and work platform. Sources are listed below the content. Follow official announcements during emergencies.