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