EMERGENCY KIT
Listed below are supplies recommended to address any emergency situation,
with additional suggested supplies for a pandemic.
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flashlight and batteries (in case the lights go out)
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radio and batteries or crank radio (so you can listen to news bulletins)
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spare batteries (for radio and flashlight)
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first aid kit
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candles and matches/lighter
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extra car keys and cash (including coins/cards for telephone)
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important papers (identification for everyone, personal documents)
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food and bottled water (See "food list" below)
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clothing and footwear (one change of clothes per person)
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blankets or sleeping bags (one blanket or sleeping bag per person)
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toilet paper and other personal supplies
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whistle (in case you need to attract someone's attention)
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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
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diapers
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bottled milk
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toys
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crayons and paper
Other family members
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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
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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
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Four litres per person per day
Two for drinking and two for food preparation, hygiene and dishwashing.
Food– enough for at least 72 hours
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canned food: soups, stews, baked beans, pasta, meat, poultry, fish,
vegetables, fruits
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crackers and biscuits
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honey, peanut butter, syrup, jam, salt and pepper, sugar, instant
coffee, tea
Replace canned food and dry goods once a year.
Equipment
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knives, forks, spoons
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disposable cups and plates
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manual can