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Emergency Supplies
You may have some of these items already such as a flashlight, battery-operated radio, food, water and blankets. The key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Ask yourself, “Would I be able to find my flashlight in the dark?”
- Make sure your kit is easy to carry. Keep it in a backpack, duffel bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach, accessible place such as your front hall closet.
- Make sure everyone in the household knows where to find the emergency kit.
Print this page or download the Basic Emergency Kit or Car Kit in a PDF version. (from www.getprepared.ca). Check off the items as you accumulate them.
Supplies for the Car
- First aid kit with seatbelt cutter
- Warning light or road flares
- Small shovel, scraper and snowbrush
- List of contact numbers
- Sand, salt or cat litter
- Antifreeze/windshield washer fluid
- Tow rope, jumper cables
- Fire extinguisher
- Roadmaps, whistle and flashlight
Supplies for the Home
- Water – at least two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles that can be carried easily in case of an evacuation order)
- Food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (remember to replace the food and water once a year)
- Manual can opener
- Flashlight and batteries, candles, matches or lighter (remember to place candles in sturdy containers and to put them out before going to sleep)
- Battery-powered or wind-up radio (and extra batteries)
- First aid kit
- Extra keys for your car and house
- Some cash in smaller bills, such as $10 bills (travellers cheques are also useful) and change for payphones
- A copy of your emergency plan, including contact information
- Special items such as prescription medications, infant formula and equipment for people with disabilities
- A change of clothing and footwear for each household member
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
- A whistle (in case you need to attract attention)
- Garbage bags for personal sanitation
- Toilet paper and other personal care supplies
- Safety gloves
- Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, fasteners, work gloves)
- Small fuel-driven stove and fuel (follow manufacturer’s directions and store properly)
- Two additional litres of water per person, per day for cooking and cleaning
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