Lesser Slave River Community Guide Fall 2016 | Page 15

FALL 2016 mdlsr.ca Personal Supplies & Medication • First-aid kit • Toiletries (toilet paper, feminine hygiene, toothbrush) • Cleaning supplies (sanitizer) • Medication (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, children’s medications) • 3-day supply of prescriptions • Pet food and supplies • Garbage bags • Toys/reading material Personal Documents & Money • Cash in small bills • Credit cards • Prepaid phone cards • Insurance policies • Legal documents (birth and marriage certificates, wills, passports, contracts) • Emergency plan and contact information Ready-to-go Kit Update your kit every six months to make sure that food, water, and medication are not expired. • 4L of water for each person • Non-perishable food items • Manual can opener • Plastic/paper plates, cups, cutlery • Flashlight and extra batteries • Change of clothes • Emergency contact information • Pet food and supplies • Small first aid kit • Personal ID card • Personal hygiene items, soap, hand sanitizer Keep items in a backpack, duffle bag or suitcase, in an accessible place, such as a front-hall closet. Make sure your kit is easy to carry, and everyone in the house knows where it is. Take it with you if you have to leave your house so you can be safe.