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Choose one contact person outside your area and write this down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know How Your Home Works Without Power<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Dutch homes depend on electricity for heating controls, water pressure, gates, and garage doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you know how to open doors manually and how to shut off <strong>gas, water, and electricity<\/strong> if needed. In apartment buildings, assume lifts won\u2019t work and water pressure may drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Essential Information on Paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If phones or the internet don\u2019t work, printed information becomes essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prepare a simple document with <strong>names, BSN numbers, blood type (if known), allergies, medication, and emergency contacts<\/strong>, including your GP and pharmacy. Store it in a waterproof folder near your emergency kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LifeBag is designed with <strong>dedicated space for personal documents and belongings<\/strong>, and the <strong>waterproof backpack<\/strong> helps protect them if conditions are wet or chaotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Store Grab-and-Go Items Next to Your Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some items should be kept <strong>next to<\/strong> your emergency kit so you can leave quickly if needed. These include <strong>passports or ID<\/strong>, <strong>spare house and car keys<\/strong>, <strong>cash<\/strong>, daily medication, glasses, and power banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because LifeBag leaves room for your own items, many of these essentials can be stored directly in the bag, ready to grab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know Where Information Comes From<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Netherlands, official emergency information comes via <strong>NL-Alert<\/strong>, <strong>emergency sirens<\/strong>, and <strong>regional emergency radio stations<\/strong>. Look up your local radio frequency and print it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also print important numbers such as <strong>112<\/strong> and <strong>0800-1351<\/strong> (the national public information line during major crises).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coordinate With Neighbours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparedness works better together. 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