Basic items you will need to survive for 72 hours:
- Water - at least two litres of water per person per day (including 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
- Candles and matches or lighter (remember to place candles in sturdy containers and to put them out before going to sleep)
- Battery-powered or wind-up radio (and extra batteries)
- First Aid Kit
- Special items such as prescription medications, infant formula and equipment for people with disabilities
- Extra keys for your car and house
- Some cash in smaller bills, such as $10 bills (travellers cheques are also useful) and change for pay phones
- A copy of your emergency plan including contact information
Recommended additional kit supplies:
It is always a good idea to have extra supplies on hand. Here are some recommendations:
- A change of clothing and footwear for each household member
- Sleeping bag or warm (foil) blanket for each household member
- A whistle (in case you need to attract attention)
- Garbage bags for personal sanitation
- Toilet paper and other personal care supplies
- Safety gloves
- Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, fasteners, work gloves)
- Small fuel-driven stove and fuel (follow manufacturer's directions and store properly)
- Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
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