So I just got schooled in a lot of "women stuff", thanks to this thread.
To the OP -
Having experienced a severe deluge in my city that brought life to a standstill for 4 days, affected more than 5 million people in varying degree, caused a loss of 300+ lives and brought about a loss in a few hundred million USD, I think that you are doing a wonderful job, if God has indeed led you to do it. Here are some other things that I can suggest, though you may have thought of them -
Bleaching powder => cheap, but handy disinfectant, to use while disposing rotting garbage and for sterilizing drinking water
Batteries, candles and matchsticks/lighters - depending on the size of the candle, but assume that one candle can last for 6-8 hours for one household
Mosquito coils or cream - if you live in an area that is prone to mosquitoes
Surgical gloves/masks
A magnetic compass
Also train yourself on the traditional technique of Celestial Navigation
Swiss knives => get a few of them
Thick ropes and hooks/fasteners => to fasten supplies, to help people cross a strong river
Ham radio which operates with batteries
Solar powered generator
Cycle-powered dynamos to light up small bulbs
I hope that whatever you are preparing for does not come to pass, though it is best to be prepared for it.
To the others -
I think it should be acceptable to talk about these things on an open platform. I have been pretty open minded to sharing these things, and I wish that more women come forward in encouraging the men to discuss such things with their wives or girlfriends. After all, it is a wonderful excuse for us men to pamper you with some extra love and affection, if we can.
To the OP -
Having experienced a severe deluge in my city that brought life to a standstill for 4 days, affected more than 5 million people in varying degree, caused a loss of 300+ lives and brought about a loss in a few hundred million USD, I think that you are doing a wonderful job, if God has indeed led you to do it. Here are some other things that I can suggest, though you may have thought of them -
Bleaching powder => cheap, but handy disinfectant, to use while disposing rotting garbage and for sterilizing drinking water
Batteries, candles and matchsticks/lighters - depending on the size of the candle, but assume that one candle can last for 6-8 hours for one household
Mosquito coils or cream - if you live in an area that is prone to mosquitoes
Surgical gloves/masks
A magnetic compass
Also train yourself on the traditional technique of Celestial Navigation
Swiss knives => get a few of them
Thick ropes and hooks/fasteners => to fasten supplies, to help people cross a strong river
Ham radio which operates with batteries
Solar powered generator
Cycle-powered dynamos to light up small bulbs
I hope that whatever you are preparing for does not come to pass, though it is best to be prepared for it.
To the others -
I think it should be acceptable to talk about these things on an open platform. I have been pretty open minded to sharing these things, and I wish that more women come forward in encouraging the men to discuss such things with their wives or girlfriends. After all, it is a wonderful excuse for us men to pamper you with some extra love and affection, if we can.