Emergency Preparedness Week: Putting Together a Home Emergency Kit.
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In Toronto, we see our fair share of severe weather both in the Summer and Winter. With this week being Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada we wanted to share some of the essential items your household emergency kit should include. For even more information check out the Get Prepared website created by the Government of Canada.
What Should Your Kit Include?
Basic Emergency Kit Checklist
Water — two litres of water per person per day for at least 72 hours (include small bottles)
Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods for at least 72 hours (replace once a year)
Manual can opener
Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
First aid kit
Extra keys for your car and house
Cash, travellers' cheques and change
Important family documents such as identification, insurance and bank records
Emergency plan — include a copy in your kit as well as contact information
Additional Emergency Kit Items
Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
Candles and matches or lighter (place in sturdy containers and do not burn unattended)
Change of clothing and footwear for each household member
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
Toiletries and personal hygiene items
Hand sanitizer, toilet paper and garbage bags
Prepaid phone card, mobile phone charger
Pet food and supplies
Infant formula, baby food and supplies
Activities for children like books, puzzles or toys
Prescription medications, medical equipment
Utensils, plates and cups
Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets
Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves, pocket knife)
Small fuel-operated stove and fuel
Whistle (to attract attention)
Duct tape
What emergencies could Toronto face?
The following list contains the natural risks and other hazards monitored by Emergency Management Ontario.
Earthquakes
Floods
Chemical releases
Pandemic influenza
Power outages
Tornadoes
Wildfires
Other hazards & emergencies could include
Blizzards
Industrial accidents
Severe weather
Terrorism
Transportation accidents
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Recommendations & hazard information provided by the Government of Canada at getprepared.gc.ca.
