Crisis preparedness the home-made way – a Finnish survival guide!
Picture a Finnish winter night: the power goes out and you’re alone – but you’re prepared! Preparing for a crisis with home-made methods is pure Finnish sisu, and those of us who love handy solutions are all in – who wouldn’t want to be ready?
Preparing for a crisis at home means having the basics: water, food and first-aid supplies. For example, a 3-day water supply (3 litres per person per day) and a stock of tinned food (like canned beans) are key. In Finland it’s all easy to find in hardware stores and supermarkets (e.g. K-Rauta), and the cost is roughly €50–100 – a small investment in safety!
Crisis preparedness is like a torch in the dark – it lights the way! In everyday life it can mean a calmer mind. Fun fact? You can call yourself a “Finnish survivor” – humour meets practicality!
Checklist
- Water: 3 litres per person per day, 3-day supply (about 9 litres / 2.4 US gal per person)
- Food: tinned food, dry rations, 3 days’ worth
- First aid: gauze, plasters, painkillers
- Lighting: LED torch, spare batteries
- Warmth: wool or fleece clothing, sleeping bag
- Communication: a working phone, charger
