Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time. This could mean that utilities are out, roads are closed and crucial supplies are unattainable. Everyone should be prepared to take care of themselves and their families for at least 72 hours in the event of an emergency or disaster.
The lists below are recommended guidelines to help you gather the items you should have on hand and keep stored in a place that everyone in your family knows about. The kit should be stored in a way so that it can easily be carried with you in the event of an evacuation. Customize the contents of the kit to suit the specific needs of your family.
Be sure to have at least one analog telephone in your home. Analog telephones do not require an electrical outlet and will continue to operate during power failures.
Emergency Survival Kit Checklist
Flashlight and batteries
Radio and batteries/crank powered radio
First-aid kit
Candles and waterproof matches/lighter
Extra car and house keys
Cash in the form of small bills and coins
Copies of important papers for each member of your family e.g. passport and birth certificate
Canned foods, energy bars, dried foods (consume and replace at least once per year)
Bottled water -- 2L/person/day for drinking and an additional 2L/person/day for food preparation and hygiene (replace at least once per year)
Manual can opener, bottle opener
Cutlery
Cooking pot
Disposable cups and plates
Garbage bags and smaller resealable bags
Clothing and footwear, one change/person
Blankets or sleeping bags
Toilet paper and other personal items
Alcohol based hand sanitizer
Non-latex gloves, dust masks
Medications (one week supply)
Backpack/duffel bag
Whistle
Basic tools -- hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, etc.
Small fuel driven stove and fuel
Playing cards, games
Include any additional supplies to suit the needs of your family members. Remember, the supplies must last for a minimum of 72 hours.
Recommendations for those with special needs and people who are assisting those with special needs can be found in the Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Special Needs/Disabilities from Emergency Management Ontario.
You may be on the road when an emergency occurs. Carry an emergency kit in your vehicle.
Basic Car Kit
Ice scraper and snow brush
Windshield washer fluid/antifreeze
Booster cables
Flashlight
Water and food (e.g. energy bars)
Matches and a candle in a deep can or holder
Extra clothing: hat, gloves, boots
Emergency blankets
First-aid kit
Shovel
Multi-tool
Road map
Cell phone charger
Car Kit - Extra Items
Sand, salt or kitty litter
Traction mats
Tow chain
Cloth or roll of paper towels
Warning light or road flares
Axe or hatchet
Fire extinguisher
