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Cape Town - Still unable to decide on a Christmas present for a loved one?
How about some handy emergency flares, a shovel to keep in the
car, or a neat foldable ladder for escaping from a second-storey
blaze?
These are some of the useful last-minute shopping suggestions
the City of Cape Town's disaster management centre made on Tuesday.
"There are simple items that can go a long way in the case of an
emergency or disaster that would make great gifts this festive
season," the centre said in a statement.
They included smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and
battery-powered lamps and radios.
Shoppers, it said, should also consider disaster kits containing
food, water, medication, clothing, blankets and flashlights; car
emergency kits including shovels; and pet disaster kits, with food,
water, leashes, dishes and a carrying case.
"This year, consider at least one of these ideas as a gift -
they cost very little, but you may save the life of a friend or
family member."
The centre also encouraged families, as they gathered over the
holiday season, to take a few minutes to plan what they would do in
an emergency or disaster.
- Sapa