Sanitation & Hygiene During Disruption
Staying clean protects your health and your dignity when normal washrooms and laundry aren't available. A few simple supplies go a long way.
Key takeaways
- Hand hygiene prevents most illness during disruptions.
- Wipes, gloves, and garbage bags cover a lot of needs.
- Plan ahead for public washrooms and laundry.
Step-by-step
- Hand hygiene first. Keep soap, hand sanitizer, and wipes. Wash hands before eating and after using the toilet to prevent illness.
- Toilet and waste. Have toilet paper, garbage bags, and gloves. If toilets don't flush, line a bucket with a bag and tie it off.
- Menstrual and personal care. Keep a supply of menstrual products, wipes, and any personal items you need so you're never caught short.
- Laundry and washrooms. Know where public washrooms, showers, and laundry are, and plan visits. Keep a change of clean socks and underwear.
✅ Printable checklist
- Soap + hand sanitizer + wipes
- Toilet paper + garbage bags + gloves
- Menstrual products stocked
- Public washroom/shower plan
- Laundry plan + clean socks
