Be Prepared
You and the Region share the duty of being ready for an emergency. Be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least 72 hours. Take a few steps today to be equipped for a wide range of emergencies.
- Know the risks
- Make a plan
- Prepare a Ready Kit
In an emergency, some basic supplies are needed. Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in your home knows where it is.
Basic Ready Kit items
- Water - at least two litres of water per person per day. Include small bottles that can be easily carried in case of an evacuation order
- Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace food and water once a year)
- Manual can opener
- Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight with extra batteries
- Wind-up or battery-powered radio with extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Extra keys to your vehicle and home
- Smaller bills and change for payphones
- A copy of your emergency plan and contact information
- Special items such as prescription medication, infant formula, equipment for people with special needs and disabilities, water, food and medication for your pets.
Recommended additional items
- Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
- Candles and matches or lighter (place candles in sturdy containers)
- Change of clothing and footwear
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket
- Toiletries, hand sanitizer, utensils, garbage bags, chlorine bleach
- water purifying tablets
- Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves)
- A whistle (in case you need to attract attention)
More Resources
To learn more about emergency preparedness, visit the Public Safety Canada website
