Are you ready for the last biggest sale of the year? Do you have some extra cash for the 12.12 Sale?

From clothes, cosmetics, shoes, groceries, and baby items, the 12.12 Sale on Lazada and Shopee can send people into a shopping frenzy! We are always on the lookout for the best deals and discounts so we can finally buy that must-have item on our list. Even if we're still under community quarantine, this won't stop us from adding to cart and checking out. The holiday season is just around the corner, so now is the right time to browse Shopee and Lazada for gifts we can send to our family and friends.

But wait, have you ever thought of buying necessary items to help you prepare for unexpected calamities and emergencies? Why not take advantage of the big 12.12 Sale to get the essentials you need for unexpected situations?

Here are some items you can add to cart and check out to help you prepare for future scenarios.

1. Rechargeable and pocket flashlights

Each member of your household should own a pocket flashlight. It also helps to have a larger LED flashlight for your home. With power outages during rainy seasons, these portable beacons can make your home a little brighter.

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2. Powerbank for your mobile phones and tablets

Search Shopee and Lazada for high capacity and affordable power banks for your gadgets. We can never afford to go lowbatt, so keep your phones and tablets fully charged.

Go for a powerbank that has multiple charging ports with 25000mAh to 50000mAh. You can use this article as a guide on finding the best mobile powerbank.

3. Dry bags/Go Bags

It's not only for travel, you can utilize these waterproof bags for emergencies. Some suggested items you can keep inside are the following: 2-3 small bottled water, crackers, biscuits, or easy-to-open canned goods with 3 years’ expiration date, a mini whistle, medicine kit, and a foldable knife (preferably a Swiss knife). Do pack one go bag for every member of your family.

4. Document storage bags

Keep your important documents in one place with a handy document storage bag. Get one with a handle so you can easily carry it if you need to evacuate to a safer place.

5. Portable water purifier

We may think that a portable water purifier can only be used for camping trips. But it also pays to own one or two in case you are in need of clean and potable drinking water.  Find one that is straw type or the outdoor purifier that soldiers use.

6. Waterproof jackets/windbreakers

Now is the best time to get a sturdy waterproof jacket or windbreaker. This can keep you warm and dry against harsh elements such as wind and rain.

7. Keypad phones/extra sim cards

Remember the days when you owned a keypad phone? Now is the time to have this again. You can use a keypad phone for call and text emergencies, in case your android or iPhone goes battery dead. It also helps to have an extra sim card, which you can use to call emergency numbers in case you need to.

8. Transistor radio

Stay updated on the news with this nifty item. Find a good battery-operated transistor radio with AM/FM bands that you can listen to when power is out.

9. Garbage bags

You know those large black garbage bags we use? You can store your clothes, blankets, and pillows here in case you have to evacuate somewhere. Pack one bag beforehand filled with a few important clothing, such as a change of shirt, a pair of bottoms or pants, extra underwear, a jacket, and rubber slippers.

10. Medicine kit

Keep all important medicines, gauze, wound cleanser, and disinfectant in a medicine kit. This can be a small handheld bag so everything will fit inside.

When browsing online, don't forget to check out product reviews so you can decide on a great deal this coming 12.12 Sale. We hope this list gives you an idea on preparing for unexpected situations during calamities and disasters. Above all, stay safe.