Hygiene and Sanitation
Prepare personal hygiene supplies and plans for washing, toilet outages and waste.
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Personal hygiene and clean clothing0 / 8
Useful where appropriate; soap and water are preferable for visibly dirty hands.
Keep a supply for handwashing.
Useful for limited washing; never flush them.
Keep a modest household reserve.
Include usual products. Only needed where relevant: menstruating household members.
Keep personal essentials.
Use separate towels where practical.
Plan clean clothing if washing is unavailable.
Washing, cleaning and secure waste0 / 4
Useful for limited handwashing.
Store waste securely.
Use labelled products safely; never mix cleaners.
Allocate water for essential washing and protect drinking supplies.
Toilet outages and waste disposal0 / 5
Ask the water supplier or local authority what to do if sewage or flushing fails.
Optional for a prolonged outage; plan legal and hygienic waste disposal.
Choose supplies compatible with your sanitation system. Only needed where relevant: portable toilet users.
Keep gloves separate from food and first aid supplies.
Follow local authority advice; do not dump toilet waste outdoors or in drains.
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