Lesser Slave River Community Guide Winter 2017

72-Hour Emergency Kit Checklist No one knows for sure when disaster will strike, but we can all be prepared. Create your own 72-hour emergency kit, and you will have the necessary items to help you and your family until emergency responders can reach you. Below are items you may want to include in your kit. Bedding & Clothing Food & Water Light & Fuel • 3-day supply of non-perishables • Protein/granola bars • Trail mix/dried fruit • Crackers and cereals • Canned meat, fish and beans • Bottled water (4L per person) WINTER 2017 | Community Guide • Change of clothing (shirts, pants, socks, undergarments) • Raincoat/poncho/jacket • Spare shoes • Sleeping bags/blankets/ emergency heat blankets • Plastic and cloth sheets • Battery-operated flashlights/lamps • Extra batteries • Flares • Candles • Lighter • Waterproof matches 780.849.4888 mdlsr.ca Equipment • Manual can opener • Dishes and utensils • Shovel • Radio (with spare batteries) • Pen and paper • Axe/pocket knife • Rope • Duct tape • Whistle • Cellphone charger • Basic tools • Small stove with fuel (follow manufacturer’s directions for operation and storage)

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