Get an Emergency Kit
In an emergency, there will be some basic supplies that you and your family will need as you could be without power or water for a while. It’s important to be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
Some essential items you’ll need for your Emergency Kit include the following.
- Water (2L. of water per person per day)
- Food (non-perishable)
- Manual can opener
- First aid kit
- Masks and hand sanitizer
- Medications
- Important family documents (birth certificates, health cards, passports, etc.)
- Battery-operated or crank flashlights.
- Battery-operated or crank radio
- Personal hygiene items
- Cell phone with extra charger or battery packs
- Extra cash
- Pet supplies and medication
- Extra keys
- Copy of your emergency plan
- Candles and matches or lighters
Check out www.GetPrepared.ca for more information on making an emergency kit.