EMERGENCY KIT Listed below are supplies recommended to address any emergency situation, with additional suggested supplies for a pandemic. • flashlight and batteries (in case the lights go out) • radio and batteries or crank radio (so you can listen to news bulletins) • spare batteries (for radio and flashlight) • first aid kit • candles and matches/lighter • extra car keys and cash (including coins/cards for telephone) • important papers (identification for everyone, personal documents) • food and bottled water (See "food list" below) • clothing and footwear (one change of clothes per person) • blankets or sleeping bags (one blanket or sleeping bag per person) • toilet paper and other personal supplies • whistle (in case you need to attract someone's attention) • playing cards, games, books Think of any special needs that someone in your family might have. Include any other items that your family would need. Here are some suggestions. Babies / toddlers • diapers • bottled milk • toys • crayons and paper Other family members • prescription medication, and extra eye glasses. (keep at least one week’s supply of medication in your emergency kit and include copies of prescriptions for your medicine and glasses.) Pets • dog/cat food Emergency food and water kit Have at least a three-day supply of food and water on hand. Choose ready- to-eat foods that your family likes, and that don’t need refrigeration. Water • Four litres per person per day Two for drinking and two for food preparation, hygiene and dishwashing. Food– enough for at least 72 hours • canned food: soups, stews, baked beans, pasta, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits • crackers and biscuits • honey, peanut butter, syrup, jam, salt and pepper, sugar, instant coffee, tea Replace canned food and dry goods once a year. Equipment • knives, forks, spoons • disposable cups and plates • manual can opener, bottle opener • waterproof matches and plastic garbage bags • fuel stove and fuel (follow manufacturer's instructions). Additional Emergency Supplies for a Pandemic • thermometer • an additional two litres of water for each person in your household — people with influenza may require more hydration • fluids with electrolytes • medications, including those for headaches, fever and cough. Note: Aspirin® should not be given to children 20 years old or younger because of the risk of Reye's Syndrome. • copy of the BC HealthGuide, which provides a range of information on health concerns, symptoms, home treatment and other care options. To get a copy of the 2005 English edition, visit your local pharmacy or Government Agents Office, or refer to the Guide on-line at www.bchealthguide.org/healthguide.stm