Lac Ste. Anne County Emergency Preparedness Guide Preparedness Guide 051017 | Page 5

YOUR FAMILY’S EMERGENCY KITS
All families should have two emergency kits: a ready-to-stay kit and a ready-to-go kit. These two kits will help you
survive 72 hours, whether you stay in your home or need to evacuate.
READY-TO-STAY KIT
Your ready-to-stay kit should include the items you will need to stay safe at home for a few days. You can keep these things
at home in a plastic tub or a special cabinet.
In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be
self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
You may have some of the items already, such as food, water and a battery-operated or crank flashlight. The key is to make
sure they are organized and easy to find. Ask yourself, would you be able to find your flashlight in the dark?
Basic emergency kit
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Water – at least two litres of drinking water per person per day; include 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 (replace food and water once a year)
Manual can opener
Crank or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
Crank or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
First aid kit
Extra keys to your car and house
Some cash in smaller bills, such as $10 bills and change for payphones
A copy of your emergency plan and contact information
If applicable, other items such as prescription medication, infant formula, equipment for people with disabilities,
or food, water and medication for your pets or service animal (personalize according to your needs)
Recommended additional items
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Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
Candles and matches or lighter (place candles in sturdy containers and do not burn unattended)
Change of clothing and footwear for each household member
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
Toiletries
Hand sanitizer
Utensils
Garbage bags
Toilet paper
Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets
Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves, dust mask, pocket knife)
Small fuel operated stove and fuel (follow manufacturer’s directions and store properly)
A whistle (in case you need to attract attention)
Duct tape (to tape up windows, doors, air events, etc.)