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By the end of 2025, the rainy season in Indonesia was accompanied by disasters. Not only rain-related disasters such as landslides and floods, but various regions in Indonesia also experienced earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and fires. Indonesia is a tropical climate country with two seasons, dry and rainy. During these two seasons, the wind direction and weather can change quickly and drastically. The combination of Indonesia’s climate and topography has the potential to trigger disasters such as floods and landslides during the rainy season. Meanwhile, forest fires and drought loom in the dry season. One of them is the floods that hit North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh recently. Although not declared a national disaster by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) as of Thursday (12/4/2025), this disaster has caused hundreds of casualties, missing persons, and survivors who need to evacuate. Indonesia’s vulnerable disaster situation is a warning call. BNPB through the Disaster Response, Resilient, and Resilient Pocket Book urges every household to have a Disaster Alert Bag (DAB). What is the DAB and what is its content? What Is a Disaster Alert Bag? The Disaster Alert Bag (DAB) is a waterproof bag that every family member must have as a form of readiness and alertness. This bag will be very useful when disasters strike or in other emergency conditions. Preparing the Disaster Alert Bag early can make it easier for oneself and family when evacuating to a safer place. The right contents of the Disaster Alert Bag can also help us survive until help arrives. Contents of the Disaster Alert Bag The Disaster Alert Bag contains basic necessity items. Here is a list and detailed examples for three days: Important Documents Certificate Vehicle registration Land certificate Marriage certificate Savings book Identity card ATM card Family member photos Other important documents The Ministry of Health Crisis Center advises to put these important documents in a waterproof plastic or zip lock folder. Keep them all in a tightly closed folder. Clothing and Bathing Items Underwear Pants Shirt Towel Jacket Raincoat Blanket Simple bathing items like toothbrush and soap. To be prepared, wet and dry tissues and sanitary napkins can also be brought. If you have a baby, include diapers. Food and Drink Long-lasting food that is easy to pack in the bag like instant noodles, biscuits, shredded meat, chocolate, or canned food 2 liters of water per person per day First Aid Kit/Medication Medicines and first aid supplies should also be prepared, such as: Diarrhea medicine Cough medicine Headache medicine Stomach medicine Fever medicine Personal medicine Eucalyptus oil Rubbing oil Other topical medications. Lighting Tools Flashlight Headlamp Emergency light Lighter Candle. Cell Phone, Radio, Powerbank Cell phone is very useful to seek help if the signal is still reachable. Radio can also be used to obtain post-disaster information. Cash Prepare cash for at least 3 days. Whistle This item is important in emergencies such as disasters to ask for help. Mask It is important to be prepared by wearing a mask as an air filter. That is the list of items that need to be prepared in the Disaster Alert Bag. If there are any personal essentials outside of the above items, it is highly recommended to bring them. So, detikers, there’s no harm in preparing the Disaster Alert Bag at home or in your place. Hope it helps!