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Emergency Preparation

Are you prepared for a flood? Would you be ready to cope with lack of water for several days? Do you have safety essentials to assist you during a sustained power outage?

Being prepared means being safe. Take the time to create a 72-hour emergency kit and ensure that you check it twice each year—a great reminder is when the clocks change.

A short list of items to include in your emergency kit can be found below. Visit the Government of Canada website for more tips on what to include.

Basic Supplies

Non-perishable food and manual can opener
Bottled water
Flashlights and batteries (or wind-up)
Candles and matches lighters
Warm blankets and/or sleeping bags
Enough fuel in your vehicle to drive to safety
Prescription medications
Extra cash and coins

First Aid Kit

Sterile gauze pads in small and large squares
Adhesive tape and bandages in assorted sizes
Scissors, tweezers and safety pins
Instant ice packs
Disposable non-latex gloves
Antiseptic wipes or soap
Thermometer
First aid manual

Know your home

Understand the various types of equipment in your home and how to protect them during a power outage.
Install surge protection devices on important equipment, like computers and televisions.
Eliminate air leaks around windows, doors, air vents and electrical outlets to keep cold and hot air out.