Prepare Emergency Supplies:

 Water for drinking-at least one litre per person, per day-plus additional for food preparation and personal hygiene
 Food-Nutritious, non-perishable, ready to eat; including individual special needs and pets
 Manual can and bottle openers
 Whistle (in case need to attract attention)
 Basic tools
 Alternate power source (have portable generators checked by a professional, must never be brought indoors or operated in an attached garage)
 Alternate heat sources (portable space heaters and recommended fuel, wood for fireplace/wood burning stove)
 Clean fireplace/wood burning stove. If has not been used for a long time, have chimney and appliance checked by professional technician to ensure not a hazard
 Alternate cooking methods (candle warmers, chafing dishes and fondue pots; barbeque and fuel, stored in approved container and outdoors only)
 Alternate food storage (coolers and ice packs)
 Battery powered radio and spare batteries (to listen to news bulletins)
 Working flashlights and spare batteries easily accessible (storing batteries outside of unit extends shelf life)
 Candles, sturdy containers with glass protective covers and matches in waterproof container on-hand

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 Prepare Emergency Survival Kit for each member of your family. Store in a convenient place, known to all family members, near an exit. Keep the kit in a backpack or bag that can be easily carried. Check periodically and replace products whose "best before" dates have expired

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 Extra keys and cash
 Copies of important papers (identification for everyone, personal documents, health info) and telephone numbers and recent photos of family members
 First aid supplies and necessary medication including prescription medication
 Waterless disinfectant (such as soap)
 Extra eye glasses
 Blanket or sleeping bag
 Change of clothing and footwear suitable for the weather
 Rainwear
 Toilet paper and other personal supplies (soap, feminine products, diapers)
 Cutlery, disposable dishes, utility knife and garbage bags
 Playing cards, small games for entertainment

Prepare Emergency Car Survival Kit

 Booster cables
 Vehicle fluids
 Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing)
 Approved container to hold up to 4 litres of gasoline
 Warning light or emergency flares
 Sand, salt or non-clumping kitty litter
 Traction mats
 Tow chain
 Emergency food pack
 Shovel and axe or hatchet
 Mini air compressor and/or seal gels
 Tire gauge
 Spare fuses (assorted amps)
 Flashlight and spare batteries
 Tool kit
 First Aid Kit
 Cloth or roll of paper towels
 Warm hat, gloves, scarf, jacket and footwear
 Blanket (special "survival" blankets best)
 Candles, along with deep can in which to burn, and matches in a waterproof container (to warm hands, heat a drink or use as an emergency light)
 Road maps
 Compass
 Ice scraper and brush
 Fire extinguisher (ABC type)

During An Emergency

• Use 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies only 
• Keep the telephone lines free. Use non-emergency telephone numbers only as required
• Listen to the radio or television for emergency updates, location of emergency shelters and instructions, including emergency routes
• Check on neighbours, especially the elderly or disabled
• In case of evacuation-leave notification for additional family members, if need be; secure home from intruders, leave immediately and take Emergency Survival Kit with you. Wear protective clothing and footwear. Go to designated evacuation centre (sign up there so can be located) or to agreed on emergency reunion location
• In the case of fire or other home threatening occurrence-follow your Home Escape Plan. Get everyone out of the house immediately. Do not re-enter for any reason until it has been declared safe
• In the case of a power failure-turn thermostat down to minimum and turn off all appliances, electronic equipment and tools. Power can be restored more easily when the system is not overloaded. As well, this will help to prevent injury, damage to equipment and fire. Avoid opening the refrigerator or freezer unnecessarily. To minimize the number of times, post a list of the contents on the door and remove all the items you need at once. Use perishables and food from the refrigerator first, then from the freezer and lastly use non-perishable supplies
• Never bring portable generators indoors or operate in attached garage.
• Use only recommended fuel in portable space heaters, keep at least one metre (three feet) away from combustibles
• Never refuel appliance indoors or when hot
• Use propane or charcoal barbeques outside only
• Spend time outdoors each day in fresh air
• Keep window(s) open to provide necessary ventilation
• Use flashlight(s) sparingly to extend battery life during power outage
• Secure candles in solid protective containers. Keep away from all combustible materials
• Never leave candles unattended. Don't let young children carry or play with them
• Never carry candles throughout the home, use flashlights for portability
• Check every room before going to bed to make sure candles extinguished and portable heater are turned off

After An Emergency

• Stay calm
• Help the injured
• Check on neighbours, especially elderly or disabled
• Don't use the telephone unless absolutely necessary
• Before returning home check your home for hazards

Home structurally safe

Fire or household hazards

Gas leaks

Carbon Monoxide, the silent killer

Electricity and wiring safe

Damaged utilities

Water supply clean

Be Prepared for the next emergency

• On the road
• At work
• On the bus
• At school
• At play
• Everywhere

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