Lesson 1Water needs calculation and safe storage for 2 adults + 1 elderly: daily needs, storage types, rotation schedulesCalculate and store enough clean water for two adults and one elder for 72 hours. Learn daily needs, storage types, treatment ways, rotation times, and how to place water in small flats without risks.
Daily drinking and hygiene water estimatesChoosing jugs, bricks, and stackable containersTap pre‑fill, filters, and chemical treatmentLabeling, dating, and rotation routinesWeight, floor load, and spill managementLesson 2Hygiene and sanitation: personal hygiene kits, waste management, low-water sanitation techniques for small unitsKeep clean and manage waste in a small flat during cuts. We cover small hygiene kits, low-water cleaning, makeshift toilets, waste bags and storage, smell control, and ways that won't bother neighbours.
Personal hygiene kits for tight spacesHand cleaning with limited waterBucket toilets, liners, and absorbentsTrash segregation, sealing, and stagingOdor, pests, and neighbor considerationsLesson 3Food planning for 72 hours: shelf-stable nutrition, special dietary/medication-compatible options, portioning and rotation in small spacesPlan 72 hours of food that keeps well, easy to make, and fits medical or diet needs. Learn menu planning, portions, packing, rotation, and cooking with little fuel and easy clean-up.
Calorie and protein targets per personNo‑cook and low‑fuel meal optionsDietary restrictions and medication timingPortioning, repackaging, and bug controlRotation schedules and menu rehearsalsLesson 4Storage, rotation, and inventory management for small apartments: space-saving methods, labeling, FIFO rotation, affordable shelving and container strategiesOrganise supplies in a small flat so you can find and turn them over fast. We cover space-saving setups, labels, first-in-first-out rotation, easy stock tracking, and cheap shelving and container ideas.
Mapping storage zones and access pathsVertical shelving and under‑bed storageLabeling, color codes, and clear binsFIFO rotation for food and consumablesPaper and digital inventory trackingLesson 5Basic tools and household repair: multi-tool, duct tape, rope, flashlight, basic electrical and plumbing fixes in apartmentsBuild a small repair kit for flats and emergencies. This covers key tools, safe use, quick power and pipe fixes, and simple building and furniture repairs to keep your home working.
Core hand tools for tight spacesMulti‑tool selection and safe useTemporary electrical cord and outlet fixesMinor plumbing leaks and drain clearingFast fixes with tape, glue, and cordageLesson 6Lighting and power for essential devices: light sources, battery selection, power banks, basic solar chargers, safe charging practicesPlan steady light and power for key devices during cuts. You will compare light types, pick and store batteries, size power banks, use basic solar chargers, and follow safe charging and fire prevention.
Headlamps, lanterns, and task lightingBattery chemistries and shelf‑life planningSizing and choosing power banksEntry‑level solar panels and charge controllersSafe charging, cords, and fire preventionLesson 7Cooking and heating options without grid power: safe indoor and balcony-compatible methods, fuel choices, storage and ventilation precautionsLearn safe, good ways to cook and stay warm without grid power in flats. We cover indoor-safe stoves, balcony setups, fuel types, storage limits, air flow, carbon monoxide risks, and fire safety steps.
Indoor‑safe stoves and fuel typesBalcony cooking setups and wind shieldingVentilation and carbon monoxide preventionFuel quantity planning and safe storageFire extinguishers and emergency shut‑downLesson 8Thermal comfort: passive measures, blankets, portable heat sources, cooling strategies for heat events, apartment constraintsStay warm or cool during cuts using low-energy ways fit for flats. Learn clothing plans, layering bedding, safe small heaters, passive cooling, and managing windows and air without power.
Clothing layers and cold‑weather zoningBlanket forts and shared‑heat sleeping plansIndoor‑safe portable heaters and risksShading, ventilation, and night flushingHeat‑wave hydration and rest planningLesson 9First aid and medications: creating a compact kit, medication management for daily prescriptions, safe storage, legal/medical documentation to carryPut together a small first aid kit and handle medicines for 72 hours. This covers basic injuries, ongoing prescriptions, safe storage, records, and adapting care when help is late.
Core items for a compact first aid kitManaging daily prescriptions and backupsSafe storage for meds and temperature limitsMedical summaries and legal documentsWhen to self‑treat, call, or evacuateLesson 10Communication essentials: short-range radios, backup phone power plans, battery management and charging hierarchyKeep talking when networks are weak or gone. This explains radio choices, backup phone power plans, battery order, charging priority, and how to focus info and check-ins with family or neighbours.
Prioritizing devices and communication goalsFRS/GMRS and PMR radios for apartmentsPhone power‑saving and offline appsBattery rotation and charging hierarchyCheck‑in schedules and message templates
