Emergency Measures


Emergency Survival Kit - Checklist 

 

          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)
   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
   Medication
   Backpack/duffel bag (for the emergency survival kit, in case you have to evacuate)
   Whistle (in case you need to attract someone’s attention)
   Playing cards, game
   Waterproof matches and plastic garbage bags

 Emergency Food and Water Kit
          

Drinking Water

Have at least a three-day supply of food and water on hand - At least two litres per person per day

  Food Choose ready-to-eat foods that your family likes - that doesn’t need refrigeration.
    Examples:
    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, hot chocolate, power bars
  Equipment       Knives, forks spoons
    Disposable cups and plates
    Manual can opener, bottle opener
    Fuel stove and fuel (follow manufacturer’s instructions.) Don’t use a barbecue indoors.
 

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