A: Apart from the seven essential items, is there anything else I should include in an emergency earthquake kit?
B: Yes. Less essential items include batteries, a radio, warm clothing, copies of identification documents, a light raincoat or poncho, disposable hand warmers and facial tissues.
A: Is there anything else?
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B: You could also include a towel, masks and stationery. You could even prepare a set of spare keys, a Swiss army knife and some cash.
A: I’m going to prepare an emergency kit right away.
B: Remember to check it once every six months and replace any items as necessary.
A: 除了七樣必備物品外,避難包裡還要放什麼?
B: 次要物品包括︰電池、收音機、禦寒衣物、證件影本、輕便型雨衣、暖暖包、面紙。
A: 還有呢?
B: 還有毛巾、口罩、文具用品,甚至備份鑰匙、瑞士刀、現金…等。
A: 那我快來準備。
B: 記得每半年檢查並更新一次唷。
(Translated by Edward Jones, Taipei Times/台北時報張聖恩)