Bottled water Store six litres of water per person per day.
Ideally, you should replace the water bottles every time you change your clocks. If necessary, you
can use the water in your toilet tank or hot water heater.
Check food expiry dates when you change your clocks and replace as needed. If you stock canned
food, include a manual can opener in your kit. If you include a camping stove, do not use it indoors.
Ideally, you should swap the medication out regularly for fresh medication. If you cannot store extra
medication in your kit, make sure you take it with you in an evacuation. You may also want to include
vitamins and medications to guard you against getting sick.
If you receive medical treatments from a clinic or a hospital, ask your health care provider what you should
do in an emergency.
External battery pack or wind-up phone charger You could be without power in your home for days,
or you might have to evacuate. It is important that you are able to use your cell phone to call for help
or to receive information. If phone lines are too busy, you can still receive updates and alerts on your
mobile device.
Warm clothes and blankets or sleeping bags Blankets or sleeping bags are much warmer than
survival blankets. You may want to pack both, but survival blankets do not replace real blankets.
Important documents Have an Family Emergency Contact Information List as part of your family
emergency plan. As well as the 72 Hours Preparedness Emergency Numbers. Store this information
and important documents such as a Home Inventory Checklist in your 72-Hour Emergency Kit.
Consider including digital copies of important documents, music, photos, and anything else you might want
to keep. Review documents periodically and ensure that they are up to date.
Cash in small bills and coins You should include cash because debit and credit cards may not work
in an emergency situation or if the power is out. You might need coins in case you have to use a payphone or
coin-operated laundry facilities.
Supplies for your baby and pet If applicable, stock your kit with baby food, diapers, formula, extra clothes,
and baby wipes. If you have a pet, have an evacuation plan for your pet, water, food and toys.
People with hearing loss:
*Writing pads and pencils for communication
*Visual cue cards with pre-printed phrases you would use during an emergency such as “I use American Sign
Language”
*Additional hearing aid (if you have one) and extra batteries
*Portable visual notification devices to know if someone is knocking on the door or calling on the telephone
People with vision loss:
*A talking or Braille clock
*Assistive technology you use to access information such as emergency alerts
*Spare glasses
*Extra white cane
*A 72-Hour Emergency Kit for your service animal.
In addition to these items, you should ensure that your 72-Hour Emergency Kit is easily identified and accessed.
Consider labelling emergency supplies with large print, fluorescent tape, or Braille.
People with reduced mobility:
*A tire patch kit
*Seal-in-air product
*Inner tubes
*A backup battery
* A manual lightweight wheelchair as a backup to a motorized chair
*A power outage backup plan
*Heavy gloves for making your way over glass and debris
*The make, model, and battery type of a powerchair (if you use one)
*Contact information for battery suppliers
People with other disabilities and medical needs
*A list of your medications including name, dose, frequency, and the name of the prescribing doctor
*Written information about how to administer your medications, what equipment you use, allergies, and your
emergency medical contacts
*Supply of food items appropriate to your dietary restrictions
*At least a three-day supply of medication and medical supplies. Make sure to replace the supplies before they expire
and ask your pharmacist the best way to store them.
*Extra MedicAlert ®identification
*Backup power options like batteries or a generator for any life support or essential medical devices
How do I store my supplies?
*Ideally, supplies should be stored in a waterproof, wheeled suitcase or container. Your kit must be portable in case
you have to evacuate your home. If you have luggage, bag your supplies and store them in your luggage when you
are not travelling. You can remove the bags for travel.
*Store medications, cash, and important documents in an external pouch for easy access. Your First Aid kit and water
supply should also be immediately accessible.
*Make sure that you check your kit and replenish/swap supplies as needed. An easy way to remember is to check
your kit when you change your clocks.
Tips for making a 72-Hour Emergency Kit on a budget
You should also have a kit prepared for your Home, Vehicle and a Grab and Go.
Where to buy an emergency kit – If you think it might be easier to purchase a kit then you can try
one of the options below.
It's quick and easy to buy an emergency kit. The Canadian Red Cross has a kit available to buy on their website.
The Salvation Army also has a standard kit as well as a car kit available for purchase on its website.
Various other kits and emergency supplies are also available for sale from other commercial entities.
Add items to your kit such as:
*additional emergency supplies
*A copy of your emergency plan
*Photocopies of personal documents
*A household emergency contact list
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