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Emergency Survival Kit - Checklist
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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) |
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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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Medication |
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Backpack/duffel bag (for the emergency survival kit, in case you have to evacuate) |
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Whistle (in case you need to attract someone’s attention) |
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Playing cards, game |
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Waterproof matches and plastic garbage bags |
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Drinking Water
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Have at least a three-day supply of food and water on hand - At least two litres per person per day
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Food |
Choose ready-to-eat foods that your family likes - that doesn’t need refrigeration. |
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Examples: |
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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, hot chocolate, power bars |
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Equipment |
Knives, forks spoons |
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Disposable cups and plates |
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Manual can opener, bottle opener |
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Fuel stove and fuel (follow manufacturer’s instructions.) Don’t use a barbecue indoors. |
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