Plan to Be Prepared!

Use the checklists below to help you prepare a reserve food and supply list for your family in case of an emergency.

·   Food and Water

·   Bottled Water -4 litres per day.

·   Ready-to-eat canned foods - vegetables, fruits, beans, pasta, soup, juice.

·   Milk - powdered, canned or shelf-stable brick pack.

·   High-energy foods- peanut butter, nuts, granola, trail mix.

·   Cereal and snacks - cookies, crackers

·   Staples - sugar, salt, pepper, instant coffee, tea bags, cocoa.

·   Health and Hygiene Supplies

·   Prescription medication - at least 4 week's supply, preferably more.

·   First aid kit and bandages, gauze pads, antiseptic, pain killers, tweezers, scissors..

·   Toilet paper, Moistened wipes. Disinfectant no-rinse hand soap.

·   Toiletries - toothpaste, deodorant. Feminine hygiene supplies.

·   Household Supplies and Equipment

·   4 litres liquid chlorine bleach.

·   Battery-powered or solar radio/ flashlights - one in each room of the house.

·   Spare batteries for all devices or.

·   Gasoline (if you plan to use a generator).

-   Extra petrol for your car. I use jerry cans with a product called Sta-bil which extends the life of you petrol up to 1 year or 2 years if you double the quantity (petrol does not store for more than about a month without it).

·   Propane fuel (if you plan to use a grill or camp stove). Bottled gas.

·   Charcoal or gas bottles (if you plan to use a barbeque grill).

·   Disposable tableware, including paper towels and napkins (you won’t have spare water to wash them).

·   Manual can opener. Plastic bags - zip sealing, garbage bags.

·   Cash get lots of small notes (ATM won't work if power is out.

·   Fire extinguisher (small canister A-B-C type).

·   Food thermometer - able to measure temperature from 0 to 220 degrees Fahrenheit, (32 degrees Fahrenheit = 0 degrees Celsius).

·   Tools

·   Rope (for rescue, tow, trying down property)

·   Shovel, hammer and nails, Utility knife, Work gloves, Duct tape.

·   Electrical tape, Clean-up supplies, Broom, Buckets, Dust masks (Jan’s note:  I would recommend a toxic gas/chemical and bio hazzard masks (corona virus) also - note they are different masks).

·   Disinfecting spray, Mop, Paper Towels, Rags (to clean with).

·   Rubber gloves, Scrub brush, Sponges, Trash bags.

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Keep on Top of Things!

You'll need to be aware of what is happening in an emergency.

·   Listen to the radio for information updates. If the electricity is off and you do not have a battery-powered radio, use your car radio. But never run your car for an extended period of time in an open or closed garage!

·   Start thinking about what you would need to do if you had to leave your house:

·   It's a good idea to have the bulk of your family's disaster supplies packed in an easy-to-carry container and ready to go quickly. SEE GO BAG page.

·   Be sure to bring cash (in small notes), as well as your ATM or credit card, change for the pay phone, telephone numbers of family and friends, an extra set of car and house keys, your driver license or other photo ID, and valuable personal papers that cannot be easily replaced.

Stockpiled Supplies Available in Health Emergencies: If you are directed to go to a public health emergency medication pick up site, you should have the following with you:

·   Photo identification, Your address and emergency contact phone number

·   Names and ages of all household members

·   Weights of all persons in your household under 100 pounds ( 1 pound = .45kg)

·   Medical allergies of all persons, (Jan: I keep this in my handbag at all times).

·   Know medical conditions and medications list.

Write down this information now, and update it often, so you will have it if needed.

(Jan’s comment: I always keep a copy of my medical records in my handbag as I have several health issues and medication allergies. Or at least keep a copy of your medical records somewhere safe in a waterproof/fireproof container at home and if possible keep a copy at a friend/families home in case your home gets damages).

Contact your local health department, or check the government pages of your local telephone directory. Keep their telephone number somewhere you will be sure to find them.

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