What to put in your emergency kit
Posted December 30, 2015 9:46 am.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – Some of these emergency kit items may already be in your house but you’ll wan to make sure they are organized and in an easy to find place.
Get Prepared Canada has put together a basic emergency kit list. If you want something with even more detail, you can click here.
Basic Emergency Kit Items
Easy to carry
Think of ways that you can pack your emergency kit so that you and those on your emergency plan can easily take the items with you, if necessary
Water
Two litres of water per person per day (Include 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
Flashlight and batteries
Battery-powered or wind-up radio
Extra batteries
First aid kit
Special needs items
Prescription medications, infant formula or equipment for people with disabilities
Extra keys for your car and house
Cash
Include smaller bills, such as $10 bills (travellers cheques are also useful) and change for payphones
Emergency plan
Include a copy of it and ensure it contains in-town and out-of-town contact information
