Response Updates

Disaster Cleanup Kit Preparation

Reported by Convoy of Hope

It’s never too early to prepare for a disaster. One of the ways Convoy of Hope promotes disaster preparedness is through the creation of cleanup kits. Whether you are planning ahead for your own household or volunteering to keep others safe, assembling a cleanup kit is a quick and easy way to provide peace of mind.

With just a few minutes and the supplies below, you can offer help and hope to a family in need. Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team recommends putting together the following useful items to assist with clean up after a natural disaster.

To find out more about how you and your community can create cleanup kits for others to use after a disaster, contact Convoy at [email protected].

To download the checklist, click here.

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In Nepal, Uttam was forced to flee his farm and village because of his political affiliation. After years spent living in fear and hiding from danger, he finally returned home determined to rebuild his life.

When he got back, the challenges and uncertainty multiplied as he tried