Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES PACK LIST
Basic Items You Will Need to Survive For 72 hours:

  • Water – at least two litres of water per person per day (including 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
  • LED Flash-light and batteries
  • Candles and 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
  • Special items such as prescription medications, infant formula and equipment for people with disabilities
  • Extra keys for your car and house
  • Some cash in smaller bills, such as $10 bills (travellers cheques are also useful) and change for pay phones
  • A copy of your emergency plan including contact informationRecommended additional kit supplies:

    It is always a good idea to have extra supplies on hand. Here are some recommendations:

  • A change of clothing and footwear for each household member
  • Sleeping bag or warm (foil) 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

    72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Guide

Coast Emergency Communications Association