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Build Your Own Kit

Having essential supplies handy in an emergency is a vital part of preparedness. A basic kit enables survival for 72 hours.

Emergency Kit

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
Print a kit supply checklist (PDF )

Change of clothing and footwear for each household member
Sleeping bag or warm 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 like a hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, fasteners, work gloves
Small fuel–driven stove and fuel
Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
Copies of personal documents such as passport and birth certificate
Candles and matches or lighter
If you have a pet, bring dry food and water for 3 days along with any special medication