First Aid in Accidents: very important for those who want to stay safe and healthy. Learn how to help people, what should definitely be in your first aid kit and how you can even look after yourself in an emergency without a complete medical bag.
Forgetting medication is one thing. No longer having access to a pharmacy or doctor is another. That’s why it’s important to at least know what you need, where your medication is and how it works. Why this is important During power cuts or supply problems, medicines can quickly become scarce. A small stock makes a … Read more
If emergency services don’t answer, what then? Imagine: there’s a fire in your kitchen, smoke fills the room and you call 999. The phone rings. And rings. And rings. Nobody answers. This summer this happened nearly 17,000 times in East Flanders alone – nearly a quarter of all emergency calls went unanswered due to staff … Read more
A well-stocked first aid kit is indispensable, even at home. Most people have a few plasters here and there, but nothing complete. This week you’ll create your own first aid kit that actually works when something goes wrong. Why this is important A small accident happens quickly. Cut in the kitchen, burn blister, sprained ankle… … Read more
What winter can mean for your self-reliance Winter tests your preparation harder than any other season. Temperatures below zero, snowfall blocking roads, your heating giving up… These aren’t exceptions but annual reality. Yet many people treat winter preparation as something that takes care of itself, until they’re in the thick of problems. The vulnerability lies … Read more
Why volunteer corps are indispensable in modern times Volunteer corps form an essential link between professional emergency services and citizen initiatives, with trained volunteers ready to provide support during crisis situations. Following a call from the government, many municipalities in Flanders have already shown interest in implementing such a corps. This demonstrates how support for … Read more
Why a well-stocked first aid kit is not a luxury An accident always happens at the wrong moment. Your child falls off their bike, your partner burns themselves on the oven, or you injure yourself whilst doing DIY. Then you don’t want to be busy looking for usable bandages. The EU advises residents to be … Read more
The Flemish government is going to provide 1 million euros per year and will encourage all municipalities to set up a volunteer corps. At least 32 municipalities are already prepared to start a corps. The government encourages all other municipalities to register this summer. According to Flemish Minister of the Interior Hilde Crevits, 34 municipalities … Read more
First aid in accidents If someone is in distress, you must above all not panic yourself. In many cases you can easily provide help to prevent worse. “That’s why we want to make people self-reliant. Ensure that they dare to help.” That’s what the Red Cross itself says about first aid. In this article I … Read more
Emergency blankets are an essential tool for emergency situations and outdoor activities and indispensable in any emergency kit. What are emergency blankets and why are they important? Emergency blankets, also known as thermal blankets or survival blankets, are amongst the most versatile and compact tools that can save lives in emergency situations. These thin, lightweight … Read more
The Antwerp municipality of Edegem wants to establish a citizen reserve that can assist the emergency services in disaster situations. “It is a concept that has been adopted from the Netherlands”, explains Mayor Koen Metsu. Free training courses A citizen reserve consists of residents who can register and receive free first aid and emergency planning … Read more
