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Emergencies include floods, severe weather, power outages, and blizzards that can happen at any time. Typically, these types of emergencies can last longer than 72 hours. Everyone should be prepared to care for themselves and their families for at least that long. Preparing a family emergency survival kit should provide you with the essentials in the following areas:
Click here to download the Fort Erie Fire Department's 72 Hour emergency Planning Manual
Checklists |
| Consider any special needs someone in your family might have and include any other items your family would need. Here are some suggestions: |
Babies/toddlers |
| Diapers, bottled milk, formula and food, toys, crayons, and paper. |
Other family members |
| Keep at least one week's supply of medication in your emergency kit and include extra eyeglasses, spare batteries for medical appliances, and an extra oxygen cylinder if needed. Include copies of prescriptions for your medicine and glasses. |
Pets |
| Include a three-day supply of pet food and water. |
Food |
| Have at least a three-day supply of food available. Choose ready-to-eat foods that your family likes and that don't need refrigeration. Canned foods like soups, stews, beans, meat, poultry, tuna, vegetables, and fruits are excellent food sources. In addition, stock up on items like crackers, biscuits, honey, peanut butter, syrup, jam, salt and pepper, sugar, instant coffee, and tea. |
Water |
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Prepare to have at least four liters of water per person daily – two for drinking and two for food preparation, hygiene, and dishwashing. Keep a supply of water purification tablets on hand as well. Note: Consume and replace canned food and dry goods once a year. |
Surviving a disaster starts at home and by being prepared you can do your part, not only for yourself but also for your family. Have a family emergency survival kit.
Link to Emergency Management Ontario
Link to Ontario Emergency Preparedness
Link to Regional Niagara Pandemic Planning Page
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