What is EDC (‘Every Day Carry’)?
Whether you’re a man or a woman, certain things are simply particularly handy to have with
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (9) – Check your medicines and personal care
Forgetting medication is one thing. No longer having access to a pharmacy or doctor is another.
If 999 doesn’t answer: what you can do yourself in an emergency
If emergency services don’t answer, what then? Imagine: there’s a fire in your kitchen, smoke fills
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (3) – Build your own first aid kit
A well-stocked first aid kit is indispensable, even at home. Most people have a few plasters
This belongs in a truly useful first aid kit
Why a well-stocked first aid kit is not a luxury An accident always happens at the
Quickly create an emergency plan with this online tool
The Belgian National Crisis Centre has thoroughly renewed its online tool for creating personal emergency plans.
Flanders wants volunteer corps in every municipality
The Flemish government is going to provide 1 million euros per year and will encourage all
Life-saving first aid tips from the Red Cross
First aid in accidents If someone is in distress, you must above all not panic yourself.



