By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies — anytime, anywhere. Here is a list of basic supplies to include in your emergency kit:
•Water — two litres per person per day (include small bottles).
• Food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year).
•Manual can opener.
•Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries).
•Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries).
• First aid kit.
• Extra keys for your car and house.
• Cash, travellers’ cheques and change.
• Important family documents such as identification, insurance and bank records. Emergency plan — include a copy in your kit as well as contact information. Consider these additional emergency kit supplies:
• Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning.
• Candles and matches or lighter (place in sturdy containers and do not burn unattended).
• Change of clothing and footwear for each household member and personal hygiene products.
