Earthquake Emergency Kits
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In schools in Issaquah, each classroom is provided an "emergency" bag in case of a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or a fire. Homes and buildings should need one as well - it's not just as school where emergencies happen. Having earthquake emergency kits would help out people in case an earthquake strikes, and support the ones in need.
An ideal earthquake emergency kit would include:
By placing at least one of these emergency kits in each home, we would be able to save many lives in case of a sudden emergency, such as an earthquake.
An ideal earthquake emergency kit would include:
- Hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds
- Antibiotic ointment
- Alcohol Swabs
- Medicine
- Bandages
- Gauzes
- Tape
- First aid book
- Scissors/Tweezers
- Thermometer
- Bar soap
- Tissues
- Extra clothing
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Bottled water and nonperishable food
- Portable radio
By placing at least one of these emergency kits in each home, we would be able to save many lives in case of a sudden emergency, such as an earthquake.
Analyzing Design Constraints
Finally, to determine which of these three proposals would be the most ideal, we will use the "SAFE" acronym again to analyze the solution on the different design constraints. This will help us see if having the pros and cons of having an emergency kit would outweigh the pros and cons of the other two proposals.
Safety - The only flaw in this regarding safety is if the person trips over this kit while trying to evacuate but this is very unlikely. Having this kit would definitely make people be safer than before.
Aesthetics - This kit would be bright red to catch people's eyes. It isn't very good-looking or aesthetic, but during a real emergency, its look would be crucial to grab it quickly and evacuate.
Function - The contents in the emergency kit would work to its full extent and help people in all ways possible: such as bottle water for a dehydrated person or a portable radio to get in touch with other people.
Economics - Ranging from about $50 - $150, emergency kits would not be difficult to afford considering the safety it can guarantee and the price of the individual materials in the emergency kit.
Safety - The only flaw in this regarding safety is if the person trips over this kit while trying to evacuate but this is very unlikely. Having this kit would definitely make people be safer than before.
Aesthetics - This kit would be bright red to catch people's eyes. It isn't very good-looking or aesthetic, but during a real emergency, its look would be crucial to grab it quickly and evacuate.
Function - The contents in the emergency kit would work to its full extent and help people in all ways possible: such as bottle water for a dehydrated person or a portable radio to get in touch with other people.
Economics - Ranging from about $50 - $150, emergency kits would not be difficult to afford considering the safety it can guarantee and the price of the individual materials in the emergency kit.