Essential Contents for a Flood Disaster Survival Kit: A Practical Guide for Malaysian Families

Mohd Shahir Kasim; Roslan Umar; Ruwaidy Mat Rasul; Sharifah Hanis Yasmin Sayid Abdullah; Roslan Awang; Siti Nurul Akmal Yusof; Nor Aida Mahiddin; Armansyah Ginting; Teruaki Ito

Authors

Mohd Shahir Kasim Faculty of Innovative Design and Technology, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Roslan Umar East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Ruwaidy Mat Rasul Faculty of Innovative Design and Technology, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Sharifah Hanis Yasmin Sayid Abdullah Faculty of Innovative Design and Technology, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Roslan Awang Faculty of Innovative Design and Technology, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Siti Nurul Akmal Yusof Faculty of Innovative Design and Technology, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
Nor Aida Mahiddin East Coast Environmental Research Institute (ESERI), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia; Faculty of Informatics and Computing, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Besut Campus, 22200 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
Armansyah Ginting Laboratory of Machining Process, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Jalan Almamater, J17.01.01, Kampus USU, 20155 Medan, Indonesia
Teruaki Ito Faculty of Business Administration, Matsuyama University, 4-2 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama-shi, 790-8578, Ehime, Japan

Keywords:

Flood disaster, emergency survival kit, disaster preparedness

Abstract

Flood disasters in Malaysia often strike with little warning, leaving families vulnerable and unprepared. This paper proposes the contents of a lightweight survival kit bag designed for flood emergencies, focusing on essential items that support immediate survival, safety, and hygiene. The kit is tailored for an average family, considering local needs, affordability, and cultural relevance. By equipping households with this ready-to-use kit, the impact of floods can be mitigated through improved preparedness and response.