Disaster Preparedness for Residents in Thailand: Preparing and Choosing Water for Earthquakes and Water Outages
Disaster Preparedness is Important for Residents in Thailand Too
While Thailand may have fewer earthquakes compared to Japan,
👉 it is not entirely without risk.
Beyond earthquakes, other situations such as:
- Water outages
- Flooding
- Temporary infrastructure shutdowns
👉 can realistically occur.
Among these, one of the most important preparations is "water."
Estimated Water Needs in a Disaster
As a basic principle of disaster preparedness, the estimated amount of water needed is:
👉 Approximately 3 liters per person per day
For example:
- 3 days' supply → approx. 9 liters
- 1 week's supply → approx. 21 liters
👉 If you have family members or housemates, you need to prepare accordingly.
Points to Note Regarding Water in Thailand
In Thailand, water conditions differ from Japan.
- Tap water is generally not potable
- High reliance on bottled water
- Quality varies by area
👉 For this reason, most people have a habit of purchasing water regularly.
This environment can also be an advantage from a disaster preparedness perspective.
The Idea of Preparing as an Extension of Daily Life
Since people in Thailand regularly buy water,
👉 you can prepare for emergencies as an extension of that habit.
We recommend:
- Stocking a little extra
- Replenishing what you use
👉 This is commonly known as "rolling stock."
This allows you to:
- Prevent expired products
- Always maintain fresh water
👉 You can continue preparing without undue effort.
How to Choose Water for Storage
When choosing water, consider the following points for peace of mind:
Easy-to-store sizes
- 500ml (easy to carry)
- 2L (suitable for stocking)
👉 It's recommended to use different sizes depending on the purpose.
Drinkability
During a disaster, you are likely to be under stress.
In such circumstances,
- Water that is difficult to drink
- Water with a strong taste
👉 can become an additional burden.
👉 Choosing water that is easy to drink is important.
Why Drinkable Water is Important
Whether in daily life or an emergency, consistency is key.
If water is easy to drink,
- You can drink it easily every day
- It's easy to use for storage
👉 It is useful in both situations.
One reason why Japanese water is easy to drink is that it is often soft water.
▶ Why is Japanese water easy to drink?
Soft Water is Also Easy to Incorporate into Life in Thailand
Soft water has characteristics such as:
- Smoothness
- Gentle taste
👉 making it easy to drink daily.
Especially for those in Thailand who have tried various types of water,
👉 this is a noticeable difference.
▶ What's the difference between soft water and hard water?
Revisiting Preparedness with a New Chapter in Life
April, marking a new chapter in life, is also a good time to review your lifestyle.
- Moving
- Living alone
- Changes in family composition
👉 Amidst such changes, it's important to reassess your water supply preparedness.
▶ What kind of water should you choose for a new life?
Summary
Water preparedness is extremely important for life in Thailand.
Key points include:
- Knowing how much you need
- Preparing as part of daily life
- Continuing effortlessly
👉 These three points.
By combining daily use with preparedness, you can achieve a life with peace of mind.
Why not start by reviewing your daily water usage?
